Insulin — structure?
Peptide hormone with A and B chains linked by disulfide bonds.
Thyroid hormones — main forms?
T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine).
Antithyroid drugs — example?
Methimazole and PTU inhibit hormone synthesis.
Insulin — structure?
Two chains (A and B), 51 amino acids, disulfide bonds.
Rapid-acting insulin — onset?
10-30 minutes.
Short-acting insulin — peak?
2-5 hours.
NPH insulin — type?
Intermediate-acting.
Long-acting insulin — example?
Insulin glargine, detemir.
Insulin binding — effect?
Triggers GLUT4 translocation.
Insulin — role?
Regulates blood glucose, promotes uptake.
Answer 9 questions on Types of Insulin: Pharmacokinetics.
1. What are antithyroid drugs?
2. Which of the following insulin preparations is classified as long-acting?
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