Patho- Adrenal diseases
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Which of the following is a symptom of hyperaldosteronism?

  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypertension (correct)
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hypotension
  • What is the major cause of hypertension in 5-10% of hypertensive individuals?

  • Hypoadrenalism
  • Adrenogenital syndrome
  • Hypercortisolism
  • Hyperaldosteronism (correct)
  • Which of the following is a symptom of adrenogenital syndrome in females?

  • Clitoral hypertrophy (correct)
  • Enlargement of the external genitalia
  • Gynecomastia
  • Oligomenorrhea
  • What is the primary cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)?

    <p>21-hydroxylase deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene mutation is associated with MEN1 syndrome?

    <p>MEN1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland is the first affected in MEN1 syndrome?

    <p>Parathyroid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of diabetes is characterized by immunological destruction of beta cells and insulin deficiency?

    <p>Type 1 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the US population has diabetes?

    <p>11-20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fasting plasma glucose level range for prediabetes?

    <p>100-125 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level indicating diabetes?

    <p>6.5-7.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two tissues merge during development to form the adrenal gland?

    <p>Adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the adrenal gland secretes catecholamines like epinephrine?

    <p>Adrenal medulla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and acts as a mineralocorticoid?

    <p>Aldosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lecture covers diseases in the adrenal gland, pancreas, and others?

    <p>Lecture 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physiology of the adrenal gland related to mineralocorticoids called?

    <p>Steroidogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?

    <p>Endometrial hyperplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells in the ovary undergo luteinization or hyperplasia in PCOS?

    <p>Theca cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etiology of PCOS?

    <p>Unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary male reproductive disease mentioned in the text?

    <p>Testicular tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the link between obesity and type II diabetes mentioned in the text?

    <p>Obesity increases the risk of type II diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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