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What are the primary steroid hormones inadequately produced in Addison's disease?
What are the primary steroid hormones inadequately produced in Addison's disease?
What may be a symptom of Addison's disease?
What may be a symptom of Addison's disease?
What can trigger an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease?
What can trigger an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease?
What is a potential indicator of an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease?
What is a potential indicator of an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease?
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What distinguishes acute adrenal failure from the slow onset of symptoms in Addison's disease?
What distinguishes acute adrenal failure from the slow onset of symptoms in Addison's disease?
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What are the primary steroid hormones inadequately produced in Addison's disease?
What are the primary steroid hormones inadequately produced in Addison's disease?
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What is a potential indicator of an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease?
What is a potential indicator of an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease?
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What distinguishes acute adrenal failure from the slow onset of symptoms in Addison's disease?
What distinguishes acute adrenal failure from the slow onset of symptoms in Addison's disease?
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What may be a symptom of Addison's disease?
What may be a symptom of Addison's disease?
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What can trigger an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease?
What can trigger an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease?
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Study Notes
Addison's Disease
- The primary steroid hormones inadequately produced in Addison's disease are cortisol and aldosterone.
Symptoms
- A symptom of Addison's disease is hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin).
Adrenal Crisis
- An adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease can be triggered by physical stress, such as an injury, infection, or surgery.
- A potential indicator of an adrenal crisis is severe vomiting or diarrhea.
Acute Adrenal Failure vs. Addison's Disease
- Acute adrenal failure is distinguished from the slow onset of symptoms in Addison's disease by its rapid development, often within hours or days.
- In contrast, Addison's disease has a slow onset of symptoms, often over months or years.
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Test your knowledge of Addison's disease with this quiz. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of this rare endocrine disorder characterized by adrenal insufficiency.
