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Which zone of the adrenal cortex produces aldosterone?

Outer Cortex (correct)

Middle Cortex

Inner Cortex

None of the above

What is the main function of cortisol in glucose metabolism?

Decreasing glucose levels

Stimulating breakdown of adipose

Enhancing blood vessel reaction to epinephrine

Ensuring adequate cellular concentrations of enzymes required to produce glucose (correct)

What is a symptom commonly associated with adrenal insufficiency?

Increased plasma volume

High blood pressure

Elevated blood glucose levels

Weakness and lethargy (correct)

Which disease is characterized by excess cortisol in the blood?

Cushing's Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary defect in Cushing's Syndrome?

Localized defect in the adrenal glands Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is critically important for calcium homeostasis?

Parathyroid hormone Signup and view all the answers

What is hyposecretion?

The secretion of too little hormone Signup and view all the answers

Which type of disorder occurs when the receptors on target cells are under-responsive to a hormone?

Hyporesponsiveness Signup and view all the answers

Where is primary hypothyroidism located?

In the thyroid itself Signup and view all the answers

What type of disorder occurs when the source of the disorder is located somewhere besides the end-organ?

Secondary Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of C cells in the thyroid?

Regulation of blood calcium levels through calcitonin production Signup and view all the answers

Which gland sits on the posterior surface of the thyroid?

Parathyroid glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between T3 and T4?

T3 contains 3 iodide groups and T4 contains 4 iodide groups. Signup and view all the answers

How are thyroid hormones carried in the bloodstream?

By carrier proteins Signup and view all the answers

What does hypersecretion refer to?

The secretion of too much hormone Signup and view all the answers

'Hyperresponsiveness' occurs when:

The target cells are very responsive to a hormone. Signup and view all the answers

Where do primary disorders occur primarily?

In the end-organ Signup and view all the answers

What happens in hyporesponsiveness?

The receptors on target cells are under-responsive to a hormone. Signup and view all the answers

What does hyporesponsiveness refer to?

Under-responsiveness of the receptors on target cells to a hormone Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of C cells in the thyroid?

Production of calcitonin Signup and view all the answers

What type of disorder occurs when the source of the disorder is located somewhere besides the end-organ?

Secondary Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is critically important for calcium homeostasis?

Parathyroid hormone Signup and view all the answers

'Hyperresponsiveness' occurs when:

The target cells over-respond to a hormone Signup and view all the answers

What happens in hyporesponsiveness?

The receptors on target cells are under-responsive to a hormone Signup and view all the answers

Which zone of the adrenal cortex produces aldosterone?

Zona glomerulosa Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of cortisol in glucose metabolism?

Increases blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is characterized by excess cortisol in the blood?

Cushing's Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between T3 and T4?

T3 contains 3 iodide groups and T4 contains 4 iodide groups. Signup and view all the answers

What does hypersecretion refer to?

The secretion of too much hormone. Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is primarily produced in the outer cortex of the adrenal gland?

Aldosterone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cortisol in glucose metabolism?

Maintains glucose concentration between meals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of increased plasma cortisol levels in response to stress?

Elevated blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by chronically lower than normal plasma levels of cortisol?

Addison’s disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Cushing's Syndrome?

Localized defect in the adrenal gland Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is critically important for calcium homeostasis?

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) Signup and view all the answers

What effect does cortisol have on blood pressure and blood sugar levels?

Increases both blood pressure and blood sugar levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of increased cortisol levels in Cushing's Syndrome?

Suppressed immune system function Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in hyperresponsiveness?

Receptors on target cells are under-responsive to a hormone. Signup and view all the answers

What does hypersecretion refer to?

The excessive production of a hormone. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on bones?

Increases bone catabolism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of insulin in glucose metabolism?

Lowers blood sugar levels by promoting breakdown of glycogen Signup and view all the answers

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Which zone of the adrenal cortex produces aldosterone?

What is the main function of cortisol in glucose metabolism?

What is a symptom commonly associated with adrenal insufficiency?

Which disease is characterized by excess cortisol in the blood?

What is the primary defect in Cushing's Syndrome?

What hormone is critically important for calcium homeostasis?

What is hyposecretion?

Which type of disorder occurs when the receptors on target cells are under-responsive to a hormone?

Where is primary hypothyroidism located?

What type of disorder occurs when the source of the disorder is located somewhere besides the end-organ?

What is the main function of C cells in the thyroid?

Which gland sits on the posterior surface of the thyroid?

What is the difference between T3 and T4?

How are thyroid hormones carried in the bloodstream?

What does hypersecretion refer to?

'Hyperresponsiveness' occurs when:

Where do primary disorders occur primarily?

What happens in hyporesponsiveness?

What does hyporesponsiveness refer to?

What is the main function of C cells in the thyroid?

What type of disorder occurs when the source of the disorder is located somewhere besides the end-organ?

What hormone is critically important for calcium homeostasis?

'Hyperresponsiveness' occurs when:

What happens in hyporesponsiveness?

Which zone of the adrenal cortex produces aldosterone?

What is the main function of cortisol in glucose metabolism?

Which disease is characterized by excess cortisol in the blood?

What is the difference between T3 and T4?

What does hypersecretion refer to?

Which hormone is primarily produced in the outer cortex of the adrenal gland?

What is the primary function of cortisol in glucose metabolism?

What is the main effect of increased plasma cortisol levels in response to stress?

Which condition is characterized by chronically lower than normal plasma levels of cortisol?

What is the primary cause of Cushing's Syndrome?

Which hormone is critically important for calcium homeostasis?

What effect does cortisol have on blood pressure and blood sugar levels?

What is the main effect of increased cortisol levels in Cushing's Syndrome?

What occurs in hyperresponsiveness?

What does hypersecretion refer to?

What is the effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on bones?

What is the primary function of insulin in glucose metabolism?

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