Addisons Disease Flashcards
What is Addison disease?
The adrenal gland is damaged in Addison’s disease, so it does not produce enough cortisol or aldosterone.
What is a mineralcorticoid ?
Mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone): help in the regulation of blood pressure andelectrolyte balance
What is a glucocorticoid ?
Glucocorticoids (Cortisol) : regulations of metabolism and immune system suppression
What does the adrenal medulla produce ?
The adrenal medulla produces the catecholamines, which function is to produce a rapid response throughout the body instress situations.
What part of the adrenal cortex is cortisol produced from ?
zona fasciculata
What is the role of cortisol in the body ?
- 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.
What receptors may be blocked in addisons disease?
ACTH
What symptoms would you expect to see in addisons disease ?
What is an addisons crisis ?
Why may you get hyperpigmentation in Addisons disease ?
How do you diagnose addisons disease ?
What is the treatment for addisons disease ?
