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What percentage of primary aldosteronism cases are caused by bilateral idiopathic hyperaldosteronism?
What percentage of primary aldosteronism cases are caused by bilateral idiopathic hyperaldosteronism?
- 35%
- 60% (correct)
- 5%
- 9.3%
What mutation is present in 38% of aldosterone-producing adrenal cortical adenoma cases?
What mutation is present in 38% of aldosterone-producing adrenal cortical adenoma cases?
- ATP1A1
- CACNA1D
- KCNJ5 (correct)
- KCNJ3
What is the result of autonomous aldosterone synthesis in primary aldosteronism?
What is the result of autonomous aldosterone synthesis in primary aldosteronism?
- Increased hypertension (correct)
- Decreased blood pressure
- Improved cardiovascular health
- Reduced sodium reabsorption
What percentage of primary aldosteronism cases are familial?
What percentage of primary aldosteronism cases are familial?
What is the primary effect of aldosterone on the kidneys?
What is the primary effect of aldosterone on the kidneys?
What is the characteristic feature of aldosterone-producing adenomas?
What is the characteristic feature of aldosterone-producing adenomas?
What is the primary cause of secondary hyperaldosteronism?
What is the primary cause of secondary hyperaldosteronism?
What is a common complication of hyperaldosteronism?
What is a common complication of hyperaldosteronism?
What is the effect of aldosterone on sodium reabsorption?
What is the effect of aldosterone on sodium reabsorption?
What is a rare cause of secondary hyperaldosteronism?
What is a rare cause of secondary hyperaldosteronism?
What is a characteristic of primary hyperaldosteronism?
What is a characteristic of primary hyperaldosteronism?
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 most common cause of primary hyperaldosteronism?
What is the most common cause of primary hyperaldosteronism?
What is the effect of hyperaldosteronism on blood pressure?
What is the effect of hyperaldosteronism on blood pressure?
What is the characteristic of aldosterone-producing adrenal cortical adenoma?
What is the characteristic of aldosterone-producing adrenal cortical adenoma?
What is the pathogenesis of bilateral idiopathic hyperaldosteronism?
What is the pathogenesis of bilateral idiopathic hyperaldosteronism?
What is the prevalence of familial hyperaldosteronism?
What is the prevalence of familial hyperaldosteronism?
What is the effect of aldosterone on the renin-angiotensin system?
What is the effect of aldosterone on the renin-angiotensin system?
What is the histological feature of bilateral idiopathic hyperaldosteronism?
What is the histological feature of bilateral idiopathic hyperaldosteronism?
What is the primary hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa?
What is the primary hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa?
What is the effect of primary hyperaldosteronism on the adrenal gland?
What is the effect of primary hyperaldosteronism on the adrenal gland?
