Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Function or Description

question 34

Multiple Choice

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-A type of hormone that has its receptor on the cell membrane

• A)Endocrine gland
• B)Exocrine gland
• C)Steroid hormone
• D)Nonsteroid hormone
• E)cAMP
• F)Hormone
• G)Target organ
• H)Hypersecretion
• I)Hyposecretion
• J)Prostaglandins
• K)Second messenger
• L)Adenohypophysis
• M)Neurohypophysis
• N)Tropic hormone
• O)Releasing hormone

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Definitions:

Pain Medication

Drugs or substances used to reduce or alleviate pain, ranging from over-the-counter analgesics to prescription opioids.

Epidural Route

A method of delivering drugs directly into the epidural space around the spinal cord, often used for anesthesia or pain management.

Backrub

A massage technique applied to the back to promote relaxation, relieve muscle tension, and improve circulation.

Patient-Controlled Analgesia

A system that allows patients to administer their own pain medication within prescribed limits, typically through an IV pump.