Addisons Disease Flashcards

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What is Addison disease?

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The adrenal gland is damaged in Addison’s disease, so it does not produce enough cortisol or aldosterone.

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What is a mineralcorticoid ?

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Mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone): help in the regulation of blood pressure andelectrolyte balance

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What is a glucocorticoid ?

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Glucocorticoids (Cortisol) : regulations of metabolism and immune system suppression

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What does the adrenal medulla produce ?

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The adrenal medulla produces the catecholamines, which function is to produce a rapid response throughout the body instress situations.

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What part of the adrenal cortex is cortisol produced from ?

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zona fasciculata

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What is the role of cortisol in the body ?

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  • It helps control the body’s use of fats, proteins and carbohydrates;
  • Suppresses inflammation;
    regulates blood pressure;
  • Increases blood sugar; and
    can also decrease bone formation.
  • Yhis hormone also controls the sleep/wake cycle. It is released during times of stress to help your body get an energy boost and better handle an emergency situation.
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What receptors may be blocked in addisons disease?

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ACTH

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What symptoms would you expect to see in addisons disease ?

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What is an addisons crisis ?

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Why may you get hyperpigmentation in Addisons disease ?

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How do you diagnose addisons disease ?

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What is the treatment for addisons disease ?

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