Adrenal gland (111-117)

Question 1

Corticosteroids

Answer 1

Steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex

Question 2

Mineralocorticoids

Answer 2

Hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that regulate sodium/potassium (Na+/K+) ratio

Question 3

Diabetes insipidus

Answer 3

A condition caused by the lack or decreased production of the antidiuretic hormone; symptoms are excessive urination and extreme thirst

Question 4

Glucocorticoids

Answer 4

Hormones produced by the adrenal cortex regulating sugar- and protein-metabolism

Question 5

Adrenarche

Answer 5

The adrenal cortex starts to produce androgen hormones at the age of 5-8

Question 6

Addison’s disease

Answer 6

Caused by the insufficiency of the adrenal cortex most frequently due to an autoimmun process; it leads to extreme weakness, darkening of the skin and increased discharge of urine

Question 7

Cushing’s symptoms

Answer 7

Caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood; it leads to disproportional fat deposition on the trunk, neck and face