18 Questions
What is the characteristic feature of Cushing's syndrome?
Excessive secretion of cortisol
Which hormone is responsible for causing hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex in Cushing's syndrome?
ACTH
What is the primary cause of Cushing's disease?
Pituitary tumor leading to excess ACTH production
Which condition is characterized by excessive cortisol hormone in the body?
Cushing's syndrome
What leads to the thinning of skin tissues and increased susceptibility to bruising in patients with Cushing's syndrome?
Loss of protein stores and muscle wasting
Which medical condition results from overproduction of ACTH by the pituitary gland?
Cushing's disease
Which condition is characterized by the overproduction of aldosterone hormone due to a problem within the adrenal gland?
Adrenal adenoma
What is a common symptom of Primary hyperaldosteronism?
Muscle weakness
What condition can cause an increase in aldosterone levels outside the adrenal gland and mimic Primary hyperaldosteronism?
Renal artery stenosis
Which of the following can lead to Secondary hyperaldosteronism?
Lowered blood pressure
What hormone stimulates renin secretion due to a decrease in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Renin
Which condition is primarily caused by overproduction of cortisol due to an adrenocortical tumor?
Cushing syndrome
What is a common symptom of Cushing's syndrome related to the face?
Round facial features
Which condition is characterized by a deposit of adipose tissue in thin arms and legs but a moon face?
Cushing's syndrome
What visual disturbance can occur as a result of excess cortisol in the body?
Blurred vision
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Cushing's syndrome?
Tall stature
What is a characteristic symptom of excess mineralocorticoids?
Hypertension
Which symptom is specifically associated with primary hyperaldosteronism?
Expanded blood volume
Learn about hyperaldosteronism and Cushing Syndrome, including their characteristics, causes, and clinical manifestations. Understand the role of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists and the excess cortisol hormone in these conditions.
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