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Adrenal Gland
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Adrenal Cortex
- zona glomerulosa
- zona fasciculata
- zona reticularis
- Adrenal Medulla
- Aldosterone
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Androgens
- DHEA
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Anterior Pituitary
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FLAT PIG
- FSH
- LH
- ACTH
- TRH
- Prolactin
- Inhibin
- GH
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Hypothalamus
- CRH
- Stress
- PLA2
- Membrane phospholipids
- Arachidonic Acid
- Leukotrienes
- LOX
- Prostacyclin
- Leukocyte modulation
- Thromboxane
- Prostaglandins
- COX
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Glucocorticoids
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Endogenous antiinflammatory = Cortisol
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Actions
- Elevates Lipocortin
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Duration of treatment
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Chronic
- Addison's adrenal insufficiency
- some Leukemias
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Acute
- Inflammation ( Rheumatoid Arthritis)
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If cell mediated inflammation
- Look for elevated Neutrophils
- Look for depreted Lymphocytes, Basophils,...
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Duration of Action 8-12h
- Hydrocortizone=Cortisol = 1
- Cortisone = 0.8
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Duration of Action 18-36h
- Methylprednisolone = 5
- Prednisolone=5
- Triansinolone=5
- Prednisone = 4
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Duration of Action 1-3d
- Betametazone=35 Activity
- Dexametazone=30 Activity
- Parametazone=10
- NSAIDS