Anatomy of Adrenal Glands

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Questions and Answers

What is the effect of glucocorticoids in excess on fibroblasts?

  • Stimulation of collagen production
  • No effect on fibroblasts
  • Increased proliferation of fibroblasts
  • Inhibition of fibroblast activity (correct)

What is the result of glucocorticoids' effect on bone metabolism?

  • No effect on bone metabolism
  • Increased bone turnover and osteolysis (correct)
  • Increased bone formation
  • Decreased bone resorption

What is the effect of glucocorticoids on intestinal calcium absorption?

  • Increased calcium absorption
  • Variable effect on calcium absorption
  • Reduced calcium absorption (correct)
  • No effect on calcium absorption

What is the consequence of glucocorticoids' effect on skin?

<p>Thinning of the skin (B)</p>
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What is the role of glucocorticoids in bone metabolism and calcium homeostasis?

<p>Physiologic role is unknown (D)</p>
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What is the effect of glucocorticoids on osteoblasts?

<p>Inhibition of osteoblast proliferation (C)</p>
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What is the effect of glucocorticoids on bone resorption?

<p>Stimulation of bone resorption (C)</p>
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What is the consequence of glucocorticoids' effect on connective tissue?

<p>Loss of collagen and connective tissue (A)</p>
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What is the effect of glucocorticoids on parathyroid hormone (PTH) action?

<p>Potentiation of PTH action (D)</p>
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What is the consequence of glucocorticoids' effect on bone health?

<p>Osteoporosis (D)</p>
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