Adrenal gland

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 ratio

Question 3

Diabetes insipidus

Answer 3

a condition caused by the lack or decreased production of the antidiuretic hormone

Question 4

Glucocorticoids

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Adrenarche

Answer 5

During adrenarche the adrenal cortex secretes increased levels of androgens such as DHEA and DHEAS, but without increased cortisol levels.

Question 6

Addison´s disease

Answer 6

caused by the insufficiency of the adrenal cortex most frequently due to an autoimmune process

Question 7

Cushing´s symptoms

Answer 7

caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood frequently due to steroid medication