Supra-Renal Gland Anatomy

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Which part of the adrenal gland is primarily responsible for the production and secretion of aldosterone?

  • Adrenal medulla
  • Zona fasiculata
  • Adrenal cortex (correct)
  • Zona reticularis

From which artery does the middle suprarenal artery receive its blood supply?

  • Phrenic artery
  • Superior suprarenal artery
  • Renal artery
  • Aorta (correct)

Where does the right suprarenal vein drain into?

  • Left renal vein
  • Hepatic portal vein
  • Superior vena cava (SVC)
  • Inferior vena cava (IVC) (correct)

Which zone of the adrenal cortex is responsible for the production of cortisol?

<p>Zona fasiculata (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of aldosterone in the body?

<p>Increase sodium and water reabsorption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In hyperfunction of the adrenal cortex, which specific condition is associated with primary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Conn's Syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone function is likely to be observed in a patient with primary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Increased serum sodium and increased potassium levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely hormonal profile in a patient with secondary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>High serum renin and increased aldosterone level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary hormone causing metabolic effects in Cushing syndrome?

<p>Cortisol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is most likely associated with primary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Low serum renin and normal renal biopsy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely impact of increased aldosterone on urine composition in primary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Increased sodium, decreased potassium, and alkalosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can differentiate secondary hyperaldosteronism from primary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Marked edema in liver, renal, and heart failure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common clinical manifestations of hypokalemia in primary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Skeletal muscle weakness, GIT disturbances, cardiac arrhythmia, glucose intolerance, and coma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone has its release stimulated by ACTH only in stress?

<p>Cortisol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic hormonal profile in primary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Low serum renin level and high aldosterone level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely impact of hypokalemia in primary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Skeletal muscle weakness up to paralysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristic findings in hormone function for a patient with secondary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Increased sodium, decreased potassium, and alkalosis in urine composition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common clinical manifestations of hypokalemia in primary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Skeletal muscle weakness up to paralysis and cardiac arrhythmia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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