CCEP Disease Review 2024 verified to pass

CCEP Disease ReviewCushing's Disease - correct answer adrenocortical hyper function, too much cortisol, related to pituitary tumor Cortisol Function - correct answer increases blood sugar by gluconeogenesis suppresses immune system aids in metabolism inhibits bone and collagen formation Aldosterone Function - correct answer increases reabsorption of Na+ and water, increasing blood volume Insulin Function - correct answer allows cells to utilize glucose Cushing's S&S - correct answer upper body obesity moon face striae, thin skin muscle/bone pain/weakness buffalo hump excess hair depression, fatigue, headache Addison's Disease - correct answer adrenocortical hypofunction, not enough cortisol or aldosterone Addison's S&S - correct answer weight loss hyperpigmentation