PHM 115 Final

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What glands are known as the gonads?

Ovaries and Testis
What is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women?

Ovarian Cancer
This gland secrets hormones directly into the blood stream?

Endocrine
What is the master gland?

Pituitary gland
This term means lack of thyroid during birth that cause mental and physical retardation?

Cretinism
Anti-inflammatories are the first drug of choice for itching?

False
Chemical messengers that control body tissue and other glands?

Hormones
FSH only works on women?

False
A skin condition that is characterized by a bluish color?

Cyanosis
Tretinoin is only used for acne?

False
What is a Flat Lesion, Freckle?

Macule
What is Forcible tearing?

Avulsion
What is a straight cut?

Incision
What is a jagged edge?

Laceration
Inflammation of the skin is called?

Dermatitis
What is melanin responsible for?

Skin color, eye color, hair color, and protects us from uv rays
What is known as true skin?

Dermis
What is dead skin?

Epidermis
What is the main function of the thyroid?

Regulate metabolism
What can cause Jaundice?

Sarcosis and hepatitis
What are debriding agents?

They remove dead skin
Ratio between time it takes to redden with and without sunscreen

SPF
What is a biphasic oral contraceptive?

Progestins that change during the cycle.
What does Proscar treat?

Shrinkage of the enlarged prostate gland also known as BPH
In terms of running test this drug is used as a dx agent for the testing of adrenocorticoid function?

Corticotropin
Drug of choice for Addison’s disease

Fludrocortisone (Florinef)
What two hormones are found in oral contraception?

Estrogen and progestins
What is the target tissue?

Specific tissue acted upon by each hormone
What is dysmenorrhea?

Painful periods
What is Idotope?

Treatment of hyperthyroidism or adjunct in thyroid storm

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PHM 115 Final

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