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Which part of the adrenal gland is of mesodermal origin?
Which part of the adrenal gland is of mesodermal origin?
Which hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex?
Which hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex?
Which part of the adrenal gland is of neural crest origin?
Which part of the adrenal gland is of neural crest origin?
Which hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla?
Which hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla?
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Which of the following accurately describes the site of synthesis for cortisol?
Which of the following accurately describes the site of synthesis for cortisol?
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What is the influence of stress on cortisol secretion?
What is the influence of stress on cortisol secretion?
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How would you investigate a subject suspected of having Addison's disease?
How would you investigate a subject suspected of having Addison's disease?
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What are some of the metabolic manifestations of Cushing's disease?
What are some of the metabolic manifestations of Cushing's disease?
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Which of the following is a cause of hypercortisolism?
Which of the following is a cause of hypercortisolism?
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Which of the following is a manifestation of primary Addison's disease?
Which of the following is a manifestation of primary Addison's disease?
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What is the purpose of the Synacthen stimulation test?
What is the purpose of the Synacthen stimulation test?
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What is the normal result of the Synacthen stimulation test?
What is the normal result of the Synacthen stimulation test?
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Which of the following is a reference interval for salivary cortisol in adults in the afternoon?
Which of the following is a reference interval for salivary cortisol in adults in the afternoon?
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What is the reference interval for salivary cortisol in neonatal babies in the morning?
What is the reference interval for salivary cortisol in neonatal babies in the morning?
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Which of the following is a possible cause of Cushing's disease?
Which of the following is a possible cause of Cushing's disease?
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What is the recommended storage temperature for saliva samples for cortisol measurement?
What is the recommended storage temperature for saliva samples for cortisol measurement?
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Which of the following is true about the measurement of ACTH Circadian rhythm?
Which of the following is true about the measurement of ACTH Circadian rhythm?
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What is the most common form of steroid hormone found in plasma?
What is the most common form of steroid hormone found in plasma?
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How do unbound (free) steroid hormones enter cells?
How do unbound (free) steroid hormones enter cells?
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What is the role of heat shock protein 90 (HSP 90) in the complex with unoccupied receptors?
What is the role of heat shock protein 90 (HSP 90) in the complex with unoccupied receptors?
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Which of the following is a test used to determine the cause of hypercortisolism in Cushing's syndrome?
Which of the following is a test used to determine the cause of hypercortisolism in Cushing's syndrome?
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What is the normal result for a low dose overnight dexamethasone suppression test?
What is the normal result for a low dose overnight dexamethasone suppression test?
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Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of Cushing's syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of Cushing's syndrome?
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What is the primary cause of hypercortisolism in Cushing's syndrome?
What is the primary cause of hypercortisolism in Cushing's syndrome?
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Which process decreases the synthesis/release of hormones?
Which process decreases the synthesis/release of hormones?
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Where does metabolism to water soluble forms of steroids mostly occur?
Where does metabolism to water soluble forms of steroids mostly occur?
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What does the binding of the glucocorticoid receptor complex inhibit?
What does the binding of the glucocorticoid receptor complex inhibit?
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What is the primary organ responsible for excreting water soluble forms of steroids?
What is the primary organ responsible for excreting water soluble forms of steroids?
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What is the process that removes/inactivates hormones?
What is the process that removes/inactivates hormones?
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What is the role of NFkB in gene transcription of the IL6 gene?
What is the role of NFkB in gene transcription of the IL6 gene?
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