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Which layer of the adrenal cortex is the principal source of mineralocorticoids?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex is the principal source of mineralocorticoids?
- Zona granulosa
- Zona fasciculata
- Zona glomerulosa (correct)
- Zona reticularis
What is the primary site of glucocorticoid synthesis in the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary site of glucocorticoid synthesis in the adrenal cortex?
- Zona granulosa
- Zona reticularis
- Zona fasciculata (correct)
- Zona glomerulosa
Which adrenal cortex layer produces weak androgens like androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone?
Which adrenal cortex layer produces weak androgens like androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone?
- Zona reticularis (correct)
- Zona glomerulosa
- Zona fasciculata
- Zona granulosa
Which hormone is the principal glucocorticoid synthesized by the adrenal cortex?
Which hormone is the principal glucocorticoid synthesized by the adrenal cortex?
Which of the following hormones inhibits the secretion of ACTH?
Which of the following hormones inhibits the secretion of ACTH?
When is the highest plasma level of cortisol typically observed?
When is the highest plasma level of cortisol typically observed?
What type of deficiency can lead to hyponatremia due to increased renal sodium loss?
What type of deficiency can lead to hyponatremia due to increased renal sodium loss?
Which enzyme assay is typically used to measure plasma renin concentration (PRC)?
Which enzyme assay is typically used to measure plasma renin concentration (PRC)?
What is the principal adrenal androgen involved in the production of potent androgens and estrogens?
What is the principal adrenal androgen involved in the production of potent androgens and estrogens?
Excessive levels of androgens can lead to what condition?
Excessive levels of androgens can lead to what condition?
Which hormone is primarily produced by the adrenal medulla?
Which hormone is primarily produced by the adrenal medulla?
What is the precursor of androgens that includes DHEA and DHEA-S?
What is the precursor of androgens that includes DHEA and DHEA-S?
What is the best method for PTH measurement?
What is the best method for PTH measurement?
Why do PTH concentrations differ even when the same generation assay is used?
Why do PTH concentrations differ even when the same generation assay is used?
What is a candidate reference method for PTH assay?
What is a candidate reference method for PTH assay?
Where is the adrenal medulla located?
Where is the adrenal medulla located?
What is the basic structure found in cortical hormones?
What is the basic structure found in cortical hormones?
What synthesizes cortical hormones from LDL?
What synthesizes cortical hormones from LDL?
