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2S [LEC]: Parathyroid Glands & Adrenal Glands Flashcards

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Small, pea-sized glands located near or attached to the thyroid gland in the neck

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Parathyroid glands

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Effect of parathyroid hormone on calcium

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Increased

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What promotes calcium and phosphate absorption in the intestine?

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Activated vitamin D

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What promotes calcium reabsorption and phosphate excretion in the kidneys?

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Parathyroid hormone

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Major cell responsible in the production and secretion of parathyroid hormone

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Chief cells

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Supporting cells in the parathyroid gland

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Oxyphil cells

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Cells that produce calcitonin

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Parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland

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A condition where the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) is inactivated due to mutation, causing extracellular calcium levels

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Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH)

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Substance which enhances calcium absorption in the loop of Henle, increasing calcium levels

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Lithium carbonate

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An ion deficiency that causes tetany, a condition marked by intermittent muscular spasms

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Calcium deficiency

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Hormone produced by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland that lowers calcium level through promoting bone formation

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Calcitonin

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A method that detects biologically active PTH by its ability to induce formation of cAMP

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CAP assay (cAMP inducible PTH)

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PTH assay done in cancer-mediated hypercalcemia

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PTHrP assay

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Calcium level that leads to tetany and altered neuromuscular activity

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<8 mg/dL (2.0 mmol/L)

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Calcium level that leads to laryngeal stridor, a noisy or high-pitched breathing sound caused by a partial obstruction in the upper airway

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<6 mg/dL (1.5 mmol/L)

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Calcium level that leads to tonic-clonal, focal motor, atypical absence, and akinetic seizures

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<6 mg/dL (1.5 mmol/L)

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Adrenal glands are also called ___

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Suprarenal glands

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Small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of each kidney

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Adrenal glands

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Hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that is primarily involved in gluconeogenesis

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Cortisol

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Hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that is involved in salt homesotasis

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Aldosterone

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Neuroendocrine cells primarily found in the adrenal medulla, responsible for producing and storing catecholamines

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Chromaffin cells

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Principal regulator of electrolyte balance

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Mineralocorticoid (aldosterone)

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Major determinant of the renal excretion of potassium

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Mineralocorticoid (aldosterone)

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The synthesis of mineralocorticoid is controlled by the ___

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RAAS (Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System)

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Ratio of sodium to potassium exchange promoted by mineralocorticoid
1:1
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Only hormone known to inhibit the anterior pituitary secretion of ACTH by negative fedback
Glucocorticoid (cortisol)
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Enhances glucose production from CHONs, acting as insulin antagonist
Glucocorticoid (cortisol)
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Stimulates lipolysis and depress immune responses
Glucocorticoid (cortisol)
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Transport protein of cortisol
Transcortin/ Cortisol-binding globulin
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Which of the following is/are urinary metabolite/s of the cortisol that is/are measured in the urine: i. 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol (MHPG) ii. 17-hydrocorticosteroids (17-OHCS) iii. 17-ketogenic steroids (17-KS) iv. VMA & HVA
ii, iii i is for norepinephrine iv is for catecholamine
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Weak androgens
Adrenal androgens
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Byproduct of cortisol synthesis that are regulated by ACTH
Adrenal androgens
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Serve as precursors for the production of more potent androgens and estrogens in tissue
Adrenal androgens
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Adrenal androgens circulate through binding with ___
Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)
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Principal adrenal androgen
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
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Precursors of androgens
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) DHEA-S
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How many percent of the female testosterone are produced from DHEA and DHEA-S?
40%
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How many percent of the male testosterone are produced from DHEA and DHEA-S?
5%
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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), the principal adrenal androgen, is converted to ___
Estrone
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The principal medullary hormone
Epinephrine
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Called the "fight or flight" hormone
Epinephrine
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Glucose metabolism regulated by epinephrine
Glycogenolysis
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Best sample collection method for epinephrine determination
Indwelling catheter
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Ratio of norepinephrine to epinephrine in serum
9:1
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How many percent of catecholamines are bound to protein?
50%
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Highest secretion of norepinephrine is found in the ___
Brain
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Acts as a neurotransmitter in both CNS and sympathetic nervous system
Norepinephrine
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Which of the following is/are urinary metabolite/s of the norepinephrine that is/are measured in the urine: i. 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol (MHPG) ii. 17-hydrocorticosteroids (17-OHCS) iii. 17-ketogenic steroids (17-KS) iv. VMA & HVA
i
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Major intact catecholamines present in the urine
Dopamine
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The highest concentration of dopamine is present where?
Brain
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Mobilize energy stored and prepare the body for muscular activity and stressful conditions
Dopamine
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Sample of choice for catecholamine determination
24-hour urine
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Major medullary metabolite of catecholamines
Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA)
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Which of the following is/are minor metabolite/s or catecholamines: i. Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA) ii. Homovanillic acid (HVA) iii. metanephrines iv. normetanephrines
ii, iii, iv
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A group of clinical entities that arise from absent or diminished activity of enzymes involved in steroidogenesis
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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Level of cortisol and aldosterone in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Low
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Sodium level in patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Low
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Potassium level in patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
High
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Most common enzyme deficiency in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
21B-Hydroxylase
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What enzyme is increased in 21B-Hydroxylase deficiency?
17-hydroxyprogesterone
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What enzyme is increased in 11B-hydroxylase deficiency?
11-deoxycorticostirone
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What hormone is increased in 17a-Hydroxylase deficiency?
Aldosterone
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What hormone is increased in 3B-HSDII deficiency?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
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A rare disorder characterized by insufficient production of adrenal hormones
Addison's disease
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A condition often triggered by autoimmune destruction of the adrenal glands
Addison's disease
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Aldosterone level in Addison's disease
Low
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Cortisol level in Addison's disease
Low
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Renin level in Addison's disease
High (as a feedback to low sodium and aldosterone)
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Primary adrenal insufficiency
Addison's disease
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Sodium level in Addison's disease
Low
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A condition characterized by the overproduction of aldosterone hormone by the adrenal glands
Conn's disease
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Aldosterone level in Conn's disease
High
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Cortisol level in Conn's disease
Normal
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Renin level in Conn's disease
Low (in response to high aldosterone and sodium)
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T/F: Secondary hyperaldosteronism is caused by a problem in the pituitary gland
False (aldosterone is controlled by RAAS, not pituitary gland)
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T/F: Secondary hyperpituitarism can also manifest with normal TSH
True
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A condition characterized by the enlargement of breast tissue in males, typically due to an imbalance between estrogen and testosterone levels
Gynecomastia
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Elevated plasma androgen in women as a result of ovarian or adrenal tumor
Virilism or Hirsutism
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Most potent androgen
Testosterone
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Catecholamine-secreting tumor arising from the chromaffin cells
Pheochromocytoma
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Part of the adrenal glands affected by Pheochromocytoma
Adrenal Medulla
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Cells that produce catecholamines
Chromaffin cells
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Catecholamine level in the case of pheochromocytoma
High
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A diagnostic tool used to help identify pheochromocytoma, which aims to determine if the body's catecholamine production is suppressed
Clonidine Suppression Test
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Result of Clonidine Suppression Test in pheochromocytoma
Not suppressed
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Fatal malignant condition in children in which cancer of the nervous system causes excess production of norepinephrine
Neuroblastoma
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Diagnostic test for neurblastoma
24-hour urine VMA or HVA
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Medical condition that manifests as black eyes, lump in the abdomen, and weakness or paralysis
Neuroblastoma

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