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What cells in the kidney stimulate renin release with decreased renal blood flow, decreased plasma Na+, and increased sympathetic tone?
What cells in the kidney stimulate renin release with decreased renal blood flow, decreased plasma Na+, and increased sympathetic tone?
What converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I?
What converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I?
Which hormone acts on the distal convoluted tubule to increase Na+ reabsorption and H+/K+ excretion?
Which hormone acts on the distal convoluted tubule to increase Na+ reabsorption and H+/K+ excretion?
What is the primary cause of Cushing syndrome in 70% of cases?
What is the primary cause of Cushing syndrome in 70% of cases?
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Which hormone stimulates the production of androgens from 17-hydroxypregnenolone?
Which hormone stimulates the production of androgens from 17-hydroxypregnenolone?
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Which condition is characterized by early growth spurts, premature development of facial and pubic hair, and enlarged genitals in children?
Which condition is characterized by early growth spurts, premature development of facial and pubic hair, and enlarged genitals in children?
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At what age does adrenal cortical cancer typically present with a bimodal age distribution?
At what age does adrenal cortical cancer typically present with a bimodal age distribution?
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Which hormone does the adrenal medulla produce and release?
Which hormone does the adrenal medulla produce and release?
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What is the incidence of adrenal lesions found during routine imaging?
What is the incidence of adrenal lesions found during routine imaging?
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What is the primary cause of primary adrenal insufficiency?
What is the primary cause of primary adrenal insufficiency?
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Which type of hernia involves the sac exiting through the femoral canal, medial to the femoral vein?
Which type of hernia involves the sac exiting through the femoral canal, medial to the femoral vein?
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What is the primary causative factor of indirect inguinal hernia in the pediatric population?
What is the primary causative factor of indirect inguinal hernia in the pediatric population?
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What is the key feature associated with acute epididymo-orchitis?
What is the key feature associated with acute epididymo-orchitis?
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What is the most common type of hernia, regardless of sex?
What is the most common type of hernia, regardless of sex?
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What is a characteristic feature of a direct inguinal hernia?
What is a characteristic feature of a direct inguinal hernia?
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Which type of hernia represents a weakening of the linea alba and stretching of the rectus abdominis muscles, without a true herniation of abdominal contents?
Which type of hernia represents a weakening of the linea alba and stretching of the rectus abdominis muscles, without a true herniation of abdominal contents?
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What characterizes an Amyand hernia?
What characterizes an Amyand hernia?
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What is a contributing factor for femoral hernias?
What is a contributing factor for femoral hernias?
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"Howship-Romberg sign" is associated with which type of hernia?
"Howship-Romberg sign" is associated with which type of hernia?
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What is a characteristic feature of a sliding hernia?
What is a characteristic feature of a sliding hernia?
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What is the term for the protrusion of a part or structure through the tissues normally containing it?
What is the term for the protrusion of a part or structure through the tissues normally containing it?
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Which term refers to nonreducible hernia sac contents that may present with obstructive symptoms and pain?
Which term refers to nonreducible hernia sac contents that may present with obstructive symptoms and pain?
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What does strangulation in the context of a hernia refer to?
What does strangulation in the context of a hernia refer to?
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What is the term for the condition where the contents of the hernia sac can be returned to their normal location?
What is the term for the condition where the contents of the hernia sac can be returned to their normal location?
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What percentage of all people will develop a hernia in their lifetime?
What percentage of all people will develop a hernia in their lifetime?
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Which term refers to the protrusion of a part or structure through the tissues normally containing it, from the Latin for 'rupture'?
Which term refers to the protrusion of a part or structure through the tissues normally containing it, from the Latin for 'rupture'?
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