Addison's and Cushing's

Question 1

The adrenals produce too little cortisol, aldosterone and adrenal insufficiency with what disease?

Answer 1

Addison’s Disease

Question 2

What are the symptoms of addison’s disease?

Answer 2

Muscle Weakness and Fatigue
Weight Loss and Decreased Apetite
Hyperpigmentation

Question 3

Addison’s disease causes what problems?

Answer 3

Salt Craving
Muscle or Joint Pain
Body Hair Loss
Sexual Dysfunction

Question 4

Addison’s also produce some areas of the skin that are?

Answer 4

Dark

Question 5

What hormone is produced by the adrenals in both men and women?

Answer 5

Androgens

Question 6

Androgens have what effects in men and women?

Answer 6

Men: Sense of Well-Being
Women: Libido

Question 7

What occurs with primary adrenal insufficiency?

Answer 7

Adrenal Cortex is Damaged

Question 8

Secondary adrenal insufficiency involves what?

Answer 8

Pituitary Gland is diseased

Question 9

Secondary adrenal insufficiency can occur when people take?

Answer 9

Corticosteroids

Question 10

Secondary adrenal insufficiency can occur in people with chronic conditions such as?

Answer 10

Asthma

Question 11

Cushing’s disease occurs when what hormone is over secreted?

Answer 11

Cortisol

Question 12

What are the symptoms of cushing’s disease?

Answer 12

Thinning of Skin
Bruising
High BP

Question 13

Cushing’s disease can cause what specific symptom?

Answer 13

Puffy Face (Moon Face)

Question 14

Cushing’s disease can cause what on the back of the neck and shoulders?

Answer 14

Buffalo Hump