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What is the primary site of steroid production in the adrenal gland?
What is the primary site of steroid production in the adrenal gland?
- Zona glomerulosa
- Outer cortex (correct)
- Inner medulla
- Zona fasciculata
What is the primary function of aldosterone?
What is the primary function of aldosterone?
- Regulation of glucocorticoid production
- Regulation of sodium and potassium levels (correct)
- Regulation of glucose release
- Regulation of androgen production
What is the percentage of cortisol that is bound to cortisol-binding globulin?
What is the percentage of cortisol that is bound to cortisol-binding globulin?
- 95-100%
- 70-80%
- 50-60%
- 90-95% (correct)
What is the correct sequence of the adrenal cortex layers from outermost to innermost?
What is the correct sequence of the adrenal cortex layers from outermost to innermost?
What is the primary stimulus for cortisol production?
What is the primary stimulus for cortisol production?
What is the name of the hormone that exhibits negative feedback to the pituitary?
What is the name of the hormone that exhibits negative feedback to the pituitary?
Which hormone is released by neurosecretory neurons into the anterior pituitary gland?
Which hormone is released by neurosecretory neurons into the anterior pituitary gland?
What is the effect of chronic cortisol release on the brain?
What is the effect of chronic cortisol release on the brain?
What is the effect of cortisol on adipose tissue?
What is the effect of cortisol on adipose tissue?
What is the characteristic finding in secondary hypocortisolism?
What is the characteristic finding in secondary hypocortisolism?
What is the purpose of the ACTH stimulation test?
What is the purpose of the ACTH stimulation test?
What is the effect of cortisol on the thymus?
What is the effect of cortisol on the thymus?
What is the cause of adrenal crisis?
What is the cause of adrenal crisis?
What is the effect of cortisol on the liver?
What is the effect of cortisol on the liver?
What is the effect of cortisol on skeletal muscles?
What is the effect of cortisol on skeletal muscles?
What is the purpose of the Synacthen stimulation test?
What is the purpose of the Synacthen stimulation test?
