Endocrine Refresher

THYROID HORMONES

100

What is TSH also known as

THYROTROPIN

200

Transcribe TRH

THYROTROPIN RELEASING HORMONE

300

TSH is commercially available as this branded drug

Thyrotropin Alfa (THYROGEN®)

400

Thyroxin degrades into this T3 thyroid hormone, Which is made from DIT and MIT. What is DIT?

Diiodotyrosine

500

Thyroxin was first observed on this day

Christmas Day, 1914 

Neurotransmitters & Hormones

100

This substance is secreted from the adrenal gland

Epi or Norepi

200

This substance is used for the contraction of the uterine lining

Oxytocin

300

This hormones is assessed for the the diagnosis of thyroid diseases

TSH

400

This hormone increases blood-sugar levels

Glucagon

500

This substance is responsible for habit formation, and involved in Parkinson's disease

Dopamine

Department of Patient Outing (OPD Pearls)

100

Exophthalmos seen in a tired patient, what probable endocrine disorder was observed.

Hyperthyroidism

200

What kind of hormones does ethinyl estradiol try to to mimic? 

Estrogen

300

What is the pharmacognosy of exenatide

Gila monster (Heloderma sp.)

400

A patient is confirmed to be experiencing a hypoglycemic shock in your pharmacy. What is the remedy?

Sugar (Simple carbohydrates). Oh Honey, honey. Candy. Orange Juice. 

500

Dexamethasone in excess amounts is notorious for causing this endocrine disorder

Cushing's Syndrome/ Cushingoids

I'M SECRETING SOMETHING (what's the organ?)

100

TRH

Hypothalamus

200

Melatonin

Pineal

300

PRL

Anterior Pituitary

400

Leptin

Adipocytes / Adipose Tissue

500

GLP-1

Pancreas