adrenal gland hypofunction Flashcards
1
Q
during adrenal gland hypofunction the adrenal cortex production of steroid hormone may decrease as a result of
A
decrease as a result of
> inadequate secretion of ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
> dysfunction of hypothalamic-pituitary control mechanism
> direct problems of adrenal gland tissue
2
Q
acute adrenocortical insufficiency is ________
A
life threatening
3
Q
adrenal gland hypofunction is _________ vs _______
A
primary vs secondary
