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What is the primary function of adrenaline in the body?
What is the primary function of adrenaline in the body?
- Enhancing the brain's use of glucose
- Producing cortisol and androgens
- Increasing the heartbeat and blood pressure (correct)
- Regulating salt and water balance
What is the main function of cortisol in the body?
What is the main function of cortisol in the body?
- Regulating the body's salt and water balance
- Regulating the body's growth and metabolism
- Producing sex hormones
- Enhancing the brain's use of glucose and increasing the availability of substances that repair tissues (correct)
What is the name of the hormone that triggers the adrenal glands to produce cortisol and androgens?
What is the name of the hormone that triggers the adrenal glands to produce cortisol and androgens?
- Glucocorticoid
- ACTH (correct)
- Aldosterone
- Adrenaline
What is the term for a condition characterized by an excess of cortisol in the blood?
What is the term for a condition characterized by an excess of cortisol in the blood?
What is the most common cause of Cushing's Syndrome?
What is the most common cause of Cushing's Syndrome?
What is the term for the gland that regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction through the hormones it produces?
What is the term for the gland that regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction through the hormones it produces?
What is the name of the hormone that regulates the body's salt and water balance?
What is the name of the hormone that regulates the body's salt and water balance?
What is the age range in which Cushing's Syndrome is most commonly found?
What is the age range in which Cushing's Syndrome is most commonly found?
What is the estimated prevalence of hypercortisolism in the US population?
What is the estimated prevalence of hypercortisolism in the US population?
What is the primary cause of Cushing's syndrome?
What is the primary cause of Cushing's syndrome?
What is the effect of cortisol on muscle tissue?
What is the effect of cortisol on muscle tissue?
Which of the following is a characteristic of fat deposits in hypercortisolism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of fat deposits in hypercortisolism?
What is the common feature between Cushing's syndrome and PCOS?
What is the common feature between Cushing's syndrome and PCOS?
What is the term for the excessive secretion of ACTH by a pituitary tumor?
What is the term for the excessive secretion of ACTH by a pituitary tumor?
What is the late symptom of hypercortisolism that affects the skin?
What is the late symptom of hypercortisolism that affects the skin?
What is the term for the type of hypercortisolism caused by another malignancy, such as lung cancer?
What is the term for the type of hypercortisolism caused by another malignancy, such as lung cancer?
What is the effect of excess ACTH on melanocytes?
What is the effect of excess ACTH on melanocytes?
What percentage of adrenal cortex is typically destroyed before many symptoms of Addison's disease develop?
What percentage of adrenal cortex is typically destroyed before many symptoms of Addison's disease develop?
What is the primary cause of Addisonian crisis?
What is the primary cause of Addisonian crisis?
What is the purpose of insulin in managing hyperkalemia?
What is the purpose of insulin in managing hyperkalemia?
What is the effect of cortisol deficiency on the body?
What is the effect of cortisol deficiency on the body?
What is the purpose of aldosterone levels in diagnosing Addison's disease?
What is the purpose of aldosterone levels in diagnosing Addison's disease?
What is the purpose of ACTH stimulation test in diagnosing Addison's disease?
What is the purpose of ACTH stimulation test in diagnosing Addison's disease?
What is the primary risk factor for Addisonian crisis?
What is the primary risk factor for Addisonian crisis?
What is the recommended dosage of steroidogenesis inhibitors?
What is the recommended dosage of steroidogenesis inhibitors?
What is the primary purpose of radiation therapy in the treatment of PCOS?
What is the primary purpose of radiation therapy in the treatment of PCOS?
What is a common symptom of PCOS in females?
What is a common symptom of PCOS in females?
What is the cause of adrenal insufficiency in 80-90% of cases?
What is the cause of adrenal insufficiency in 80-90% of cases?
What is a risk factor for adrenal insufficiency?
What is a risk factor for adrenal insufficiency?
What is the typical age range for diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency?
What is the typical age range for diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency?
What is a symptom of hypocortisolism?
What is a symptom of hypocortisolism?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PCOS?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PCOS?
What is the name of the disease that occurs when the adrenal gland is damaged?
What is the name of the disease that occurs when the adrenal gland is damaged?
What is the cause of secondary hypocortisolism?
What is the cause of secondary hypocortisolism?
What is the result of decreased aldosterone levels in hypocortisolism?
What is the result of decreased aldosterone levels in hypocortisolism?
What is the cause of hypoglycemia in hypocortisolism?
What is the cause of hypoglycemia in hypocortisolism?
What is the effect of sudden cessation of long-term glucocorticoid therapy on cortisol levels?
What is the effect of sudden cessation of long-term glucocorticoid therapy on cortisol levels?
What is the result of increased ACTH levels in Addison's disease?
What is the result of increased ACTH levels in Addison's disease?
What is a common symptom of hypocortisolism?
What is a common symptom of hypocortisolism?
What is the relationship between hypocortisolism and sodium levels?
What is the relationship between hypocortisolism and sodium levels?
