NCCAOM Biomed Exam Questions
and Answers
Epinepherine & Nor-Epinepherine - Answer-released by the adrenal medulla, this
hormone is sympathomimetic and increases vasoconstriction, blood glucose, and
metabolism - also called adrenalin
Corticosteroids - Answer-released by the adrenal cortex, this hormone decreases
inflammation, and increases blood glucose
Gastrin - Answer-released by the ST, this hormone encourages the ST to release
gastric acid (HCl)
Secretin - Answer-released by the duodenum, it encourages the pancreas to release
bicarb and H20
Erythropoetin - Answer-released by the KD, it acts on the bone marrow and increases
production of RBCs
CCK (cholesystekinase) - Answer-released by the SI, this hormone acts on the GB to
release bile, the pancreas to secrete juices, and is responsible for satiety
HPL (Human Placental Lactagon) - Answer-released by the placenta, it prepares the
placenta and mammaries
HCS (Human Chrionic Somatotropin) - Answer-released by the placenta, it prepares the
placenta and mammaries
GIP (Gastric Inhibitory Peptide) - Answer-released by the intestines, it inhibits HCl in the
stomach, and increases insulin
Myxedema - Answer-Thyroid disorder, commonly severe hypothyroidism, but can be
hyper as well. Skin edema and exopthalmos are common
Preeclampsia - Answer-increased blood pressure AND increased protein in uring during
pregnancy
Hydrochlorthiazide - Answer-KD, Diuretic, lowers absorbtion of Na, Cl, & K, lowers BP,
causes vasodilation
Potassium - Answer-KD, Electrolyte, exchange with Na to maintain balance, may cause
bradycardia or hyperkalemia
, "loop diuretics' - Answer-KD, block KD's ability to reabsorb Na
HGH (Human Growth Hormone) - Answer-released by ANT Pitutitary, responsible for
bone and tissue growth
PRL (Prolactin) - Answer-released by ANT Pitutitary, responsible for milk production in
lactation
FSH (Follice Stimulating Hormone) - Answer-released by ANT Pituitary, production of
egg and sperm
LH (Leutenizing Hormone) - Answer-released by the ANT Pitutiary, development of
ovaries and testes
TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) - Answer-released by the ANT Pituitary, acts on the
thyroid to release its hormones for Ca regulation or metabolism
Albumin - Answer-protein made by the LV, carries steroids, EFAs, and thyroide
hormone in the blood
HIGH Albumin levels - Answer-dehydration
LOW Albumin levels - Answer-LV, KD disorders, malnutrition, Chrohns diesease
Aminotransferase - Answer-enzyme present in the LV, tested with the AST test, and
increase my indicate liver damage and LV disease
Verapamil - Answer-HT, Ca+ channel blocker, slows smooth muscle contraction
NItroglycerine - Answer-HT, Anti-anginal, dilates coronary arteries
Propranolol - Answer-HT, Sympatholytic, Beta 1& Beta 2 Antagonist, lowers HR, lowers
BP
Digoxin - Answer-HT, Na- pump inhibitor, CHF, increases force of smooth muscle
contractions
Lisinopril - Answer-HT, ACE Inhbitor, lowers BP, prevents release of Angiotensin II,
increases vasodilation
Atenolol - Answer-HT, Sympatholytic, Beta 1 & Beta 2 Antagonist, lowered HT, lowered
BP
Simvastatin - Answer-HT, Anti-lipemic, lowers cholesterol, HMG-CoA Reductase
inhibitor
