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Cushing's Disease and Addison's Disease

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Cushing's Disease?

May be caused by adrenal cortical adenoma

Excess secretion of glucocorticoids

Hirsutism or virilization present

Excessive production of mineralocorticoids (correct)

In Addison's Disease, what is the primary cause of the failure of secretion of adrenal cortical hormones?

Tuberculosis

Adrenal cortical adenoma

Autoimmune adrenalitis (correct)

Adrenal cortical carcinoma

What distinguishes Ectopic ACTH Syndrome from Cushing's Disease?

Tumor elsewhere in the body secreting ACTH-like substance (correct)

Excessive secretion of glucocorticoids

Presence of androgens and hirsutism

Stimulation by zona fasciculata to produce glucocorticoids

What is the most likely cause of Cushing's disease?

Increase in the amount of glucocorticoids in the body Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical features associated with Cushing's disease?

Moon facies and hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the adrenal medulla in Cushing's disease?

Secretes glucocorticoids under direct control of the sympathetic nervous system Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the symptoms seen in Cushing's Disease?

Cortisol Signup and view all the answers

In which condition does the excess ACTH stimulate the adrenals to increase corticosteroids production?

Cushing's Disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Addison's Disease?

Autoimmune destruction of the adrenal glands Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is most likely to result from panhypopituitarism?

Addison's Disease Signup and view all the answers