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Adrenal Stress & Mood Disorders: A Review of the Adrenal System
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Adrenal Stress & Mood Disorders: A Review of the Adrenal System

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Which adrenal gland component is responsible for producing hormones like cortisol and catecholamines?

  • Dopamine
  • Epinephrine
  • Estrogen
  • Medulla (correct)
  • What is the main function of corticosteroid synthesis in the adrenal glands?

  • Regulation of aldosterone
  • Release hormones in response to stress (correct)
  • Affect kidney function
  • Produce androgens
  • Which hormone regulates the balance of salt and water in the body?

  • Norepinephrine
  • Progesterone
  • DHEA
  • Aldosterone (correct)
  • What is one of the physiological functions of Substance P (SP) in the central nervous system?

    <p>Regulation of stress and anxiety responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is NOT listed as one of the major adrenal hormones in the text?

    <p>DHEA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is mentioned as playing an important role in the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder?

    <p>Serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of somatostatin as described in the text?

    <p>Inhibition of abnormal cellular growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which brain structures does emotional stressors increase substance P (SP) efflux according to the text?

    <p>Amygdala and septum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is NOT typically associated with depression based on the information provided?

    <p>Increased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of adults aged 18 and over used antidepressant medication over the past 30 days during 2015-2018?

    <p>13.2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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