CAM II Adrenal Disease Exam Questions and Answers With complete solution–
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the outer adrenal cortex produces: mineralocorticoids glucocorticoids
androgens
the inner adrenal medulla produces: epinephrine norepinephrine
the Zona glomeruloosa of the cortex produces: aldosterone (mineralocorticoids)
the Zona fasciculata of the cortex produces: cortisol (glucocorticoids)
the Zona reticular of the cortex produces: androgens
aldosterone accounts for 90% of: mineralocorticoid activity
hyperaldosteronism what happens to potassium: hypokalemia
hypoaldosteronism what happens to potassium: hyperkalemia
glucocorticoids are secreted by the: zona fasciculata
glucocorticoids function: control metabolism in muscle fat liver and bone
maintain vascular tone
influence mood, behavior, sleep
primary adrenal insufficiency: Addisons disease
most common cause of Addisons in industrialized nations: autoimmune adrenal
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, atrophy
most common cause of addisons worldwide: infection (TB, HIV, CMV, Fungal) --> calcification
in Addisons there is lack of: aldosterone and cortisol (but symptoms due to lack of aldosterone)
secondary adrenal insufficiency: pituitary failure of ACTH
most common cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency: exogenous steroid use
in secondary adrenal insufficiency there is lack of: cortisol
tertiary adrenal insufficiency is: hypothalamic disease (lack of cortisol)
what electrolyte imbalances with Addisons: hyponatremia
hyperkalemia
metabolic acidosis
(due to low aldosterone)
what happens to skin in Addisons: darkening/hyperpigmentation
heart symptoms in Addisons: orthostatic hypotension
low blood pressure
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the outer adrenal cortex produces: mineralocorticoids glucocorticoids
androgens
the inner adrenal medulla produces: epinephrine norepinephrine
the Zona glomeruloosa of the cortex produces: aldosterone (mineralocorticoids)
the Zona fasciculata of the cortex produces: cortisol (glucocorticoids)
the Zona reticular of the cortex produces: androgens
aldosterone accounts for 90% of: mineralocorticoid activity
hyperaldosteronism what happens to potassium: hypokalemia
hypoaldosteronism what happens to potassium: hyperkalemia
glucocorticoids are secreted by the: zona fasciculata
glucocorticoids function: control metabolism in muscle fat liver and bone
maintain vascular tone
influence mood, behavior, sleep
primary adrenal insufficiency: Addisons disease
most common cause of Addisons in industrialized nations: autoimmune adrenal
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, atrophy
most common cause of addisons worldwide: infection (TB, HIV, CMV, Fungal) --> calcification
in Addisons there is lack of: aldosterone and cortisol (but symptoms due to lack of aldosterone)
secondary adrenal insufficiency: pituitary failure of ACTH
most common cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency: exogenous steroid use
in secondary adrenal insufficiency there is lack of: cortisol
tertiary adrenal insufficiency is: hypothalamic disease (lack of cortisol)
what electrolyte imbalances with Addisons: hyponatremia
hyperkalemia
metabolic acidosis
(due to low aldosterone)
what happens to skin in Addisons: darkening/hyperpigmentation
heart symptoms in Addisons: orthostatic hypotension
low blood pressure
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