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What is the percentage of the total size of the adrenal glands that is composed of the adrenal cortex?
What is the percentage of the total size of the adrenal glands that is composed of the adrenal cortex?
- 90% (correct)
- 75%
- 80%
- 10%
What is the primary precursor for the production of hormones in the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary precursor for the production of hormones in the adrenal cortex?
- Pregnenolone
- Cortisol
- Aldosterone
- Cholesterol (correct)
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the secretion of adrenal glucocorticoids and androgens?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the secretion of adrenal glucocorticoids and androgens?
- Aldosterone
- ACTH (correct)
- RAAS
- CRH
What is the function of the zona glomerulosa layer of the adrenal cortex?
What is the function of the zona glomerulosa layer of the adrenal cortex?
What is the significance of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
What is the significance of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
What is the structure of the adrenal glands?
What is the structure of the adrenal glands?
What percentage of the adrenal cortex is composed of the zona reticularis?
What percentage of the adrenal cortex is composed of the zona reticularis?
Which of the following hormones is produced by the zona fasciculata?
Which of the following hormones is produced by the zona fasciculata?
What is the primary effect of cortisol on glucose metabolism?
What is the primary effect of cortisol on glucose metabolism?
What is the primary regulator of cortisol synthesis?
What is the primary regulator of cortisol synthesis?
What is the typical diurnal pattern of cortisol secretion?
What is the typical diurnal pattern of cortisol secretion?
What is the primary use of cortisol in therapeutic settings?
What is the primary use of cortisol in therapeutic settings?
What is the characteristic of SCNN1B gene mutation?
What is the characteristic of SCNN1B gene mutation?
What is the defect associated with Gitelman's Syndrome?
What is the defect associated with Gitelman's Syndrome?
What is the test used to diagnose hypoaldosteronism?
What is the test used to diagnose hypoaldosteronism?
What is the hormone regulated by ACTH that serves as a precursor for the production of more potent androgens and estrogens in tissues?
What is the hormone regulated by ACTH that serves as a precursor for the production of more potent androgens and estrogens in tissues?
What is the condition characterized by hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis?
What is the condition characterized by hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis?
What is the synthetic mineralocorticoid used to treat hypoaldosteronism?
What is the synthetic mineralocorticoid used to treat hypoaldosteronism?
What is the primary effect of excessive androgen production in women and children?
What is the primary effect of excessive androgen production in women and children?
What is the primary function of norepinephrine in the body?
What is the primary function of norepinephrine in the body?
What is the ratio of norepinephrine to epinephrine in serum?
What is the ratio of norepinephrine to epinephrine in serum?
What is the major metabolite of dopamine in the urine?
What is the major metabolite of dopamine in the urine?
What is the primary characteristic of pheochromocytoma?
What is the primary characteristic of pheochromocytoma?
What is the result of secondary hypocortisolism on cortisol and ACTH levels?
What is the result of secondary hypocortisolism on cortisol and ACTH levels?
What is the primary use of the measurement of plasma metanephrines and normetanephrines in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma?
What is the primary use of the measurement of plasma metanephrines and normetanephrines in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma?
What is the purpose of the Metyrapone Test?
What is the purpose of the Metyrapone Test?
What is the most sensitive and specific screening test for excess cortisol production?
What is the most sensitive and specific screening test for excess cortisol production?
What is the result of congenital adrenal hyperplasia on cortisol and ACTH levels?
What is the result of congenital adrenal hyperplasia on cortisol and ACTH levels?
What is the gold standard for confirming secondary and tertiary hypocortisolism?
What is the gold standard for confirming secondary and tertiary hypocortisolism?
What is the current reference method for measuring urinary free cortisol?
What is the current reference method for measuring urinary free cortisol?
