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What is the outermost layer of the adrenal cortex?
What is the outermost layer of the adrenal cortex?
- Zona fasciculata
- Zona glomerulosa (correct)
- Zona reticularis
- Medulla
Which zone of the adrenal cortex produces androgens?
Which zone of the adrenal cortex produces androgens?
- Zona fasciculata
- Medulla
- Zona reticularis (correct)
- Zona glomerulosa
What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?
What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?
- To produce mineralocorticoids
- To produce androgens
- To produce glucocorticoids
- To produce catecholamines (correct)
What is the result of excess aldosterone production?
What is the result of excess aldosterone production?
What is the name of the condition caused by autonomous overproduction of aldosterone?
What is the name of the condition caused by autonomous overproduction of aldosterone?
What is the primary cause of primary hyperaldosteronism?
What is the primary cause of primary hyperaldosteronism?
What is the purpose of the Adrenal Saline Suppression Test?
What is the purpose of the Adrenal Saline Suppression Test?
What is the result of excess aldosterone on blood pH?
What is the result of excess aldosterone on blood pH?
What is the term for the ratio of plasma aldosterone to renin?
What is the term for the ratio of plasma aldosterone to renin?
What is the name of the condition caused by adrenal insufficiency?
What is the name of the condition caused by adrenal insufficiency?
What is the goal of treatment in unilateral aldosterone increase due to adrenal adenoma?
What is the goal of treatment in unilateral aldosterone increase due to adrenal adenoma?
What is the main role of cortisol hormone?
What is the main role of cortisol hormone?
What is the effect of cortisol on the immune system?
What is the effect of cortisol on the immune system?
What is the cause of Cushing's syndrome due to exogenous corticosteroid medications?
What is the cause of Cushing's syndrome due to exogenous corticosteroid medications?
What is the effect of high cortisol levels on ovarian and testicular functions?
What is the effect of high cortisol levels on ovarian and testicular functions?
What is the effect of cortisol on blood pressure regulation?
What is the effect of cortisol on blood pressure regulation?
What is the effect of cortisol on glucose metabolism?
What is the effect of cortisol on glucose metabolism?
What is the cause of bilateral aldosterone increase?
What is the cause of bilateral aldosterone increase?
What is the treatment goal for bilateral aldosterone increase due to adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the treatment goal for bilateral aldosterone increase due to adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the diagnosis method for Cushing's syndrome?
What is the diagnosis method for Cushing's syndrome?
What is the primary function of the zona reticularis in the adrenal gland?
What is the primary function of the zona reticularis in the adrenal gland?
What is the term for excessive growth of coarse hair in women in a male pattern?
What is the term for excessive growth of coarse hair in women in a male pattern?
What is the most common cause of primary adrenal insufficiency in high-income countries?
What is the most common cause of primary adrenal insufficiency in high-income countries?
What is the term for the sudden and severe adrenal insufficiency caused by bacterial infection?
What is the term for the sudden and severe adrenal insufficiency caused by bacterial infection?
What is the primary defect in congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)?
What is the primary defect in congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)?
What is the primary function of the zona glomerulosa in the adrenal gland?
What is the primary function of the zona glomerulosa in the adrenal gland?
What is the term for the development of female physical characteristics in males?
What is the term for the development of female physical characteristics in males?
What is the primary treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)?
What is the primary treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)?
What is the term for the group of disorders characterized by disorders of sexual differentiation?
What is the term for the group of disorders characterized by disorders of sexual differentiation?
What is the primary function of the ACTH stimulation test?
What is the primary function of the ACTH stimulation test?
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