Adrenal Cortex Hormones Quiz

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What are the two major types of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex?

Estrogen and progesterone

Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids (correct)

Insulin and glucagon

Adrenaline and noradrenaline

What is the consequence of under secretion of cortical hormones from the adrenal cortex?

Cushing's disease characterized by excessive protein breakdown and bone weakness

Increased blood glucose levels and hypertension

Addison's disease characterized by general metabolic disturbance and weakness of muscle action (correct)

Hypoglycemia and hyperactivity

What is the impact of over secretion of cortical hormones from the adrenal cortex?

Cushing's disease characterized by excessive protein breakdown and muscular weakness (correct)

General metabolic disturbance and loss of salts

Addison's disease characterized by hypoglycemia and hyperactivity

Hypertension and increased blood glucose levels

What are the functions of glucocorticoids and mineratocorticoids produced by the adrenal cortex?

Glucocorticoids help regulate blood glucose levels, while mineratocorticoids help regulate the level of minerals in the blood. Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of under secretion of cortical hormones from the adrenal cortex?

Under secretion of cortical hormones can lead to Addison's disease, which is characterized by general metabolic disturbance, weakness of muscle action, and loss of salts. Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of over secretion of cortical hormones from the adrenal cortex?

Over secretion of cortical hormones can cause Cushing's disease, characterized by excessive protein breakdown resulting in muscular and bone weakness. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following adrenal cortex hormones with their primary functions:

Glucocorticoids (e.g., cortisone) = Regulate blood glucose level Mineratocorticoids (e.g., aldosterone) = Regulate level of minerals in the blood Under secretion of cortical hormones = Lead to Addison's disease Over secretion of cortical hormones = Cause Cushing's disease Signup and view all the answers

Match the following consequences with their associated adrenal cortex hormone disorder:

Weakness of muscle action and loss of salts = Addison's disease Excessive protein breakdown resulting in muscular and bone weakness = Cushing's disease Stress situations leading to collapse and death = Under secretion of cortical hormones General metabolic disturbance = Under secretion of cortical hormones Signup and view all the answers

Match the following stress situations with their associated consequences due to adrenal cortex hormone imbalance:

Cold = May lead to collapse and death Under secretion of cortical hormones = Weakness of muscle action and loss of salts Over secretion of cortical hormones = Excessive protein breakdown resulting in muscular and bone weakness Stress situations = Influence the production of cortical hormones Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major types of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex and what are their respective functions?

The two major types of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex are glucocorticoids, e.g., cortisone, which help to regulate the blood glucose level, and mineratocorticoids, e.g., aldosterone, which help to regulate the level of minerals in the blood. Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of under secretion of cortical hormones from the adrenal cortex and what is the associated disorder?

Under secretion of cortical hormones will lead to Addison's disease, characterized by general metabolic disturbance, weakness of muscle action, and loss of salts, particularly under stress situations such as cold, which may lead to collapse and death. Signup and view all the answers

What is Cushing's disease and what are its characteristics?

Cushing's disease is characterized by excessive protein breakdown resulting in muscular and bone weakness, and it is caused by the over secretion of cortical hormones from the adrenal cortex. Signup and view all the answers

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