Adrenals Flashcards

1
Q

Hormones of medulla

A

Epi and norepi

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2
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Hormones of the cortex

A

Aldosterone, androgenic, cortisol

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3
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Regulates blood pressure by controlling amount of Na and water in body

A

Aldosterone

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4
Q

Decreases cortisol, hyperpigmentation(bronzing of skin), adrenal insufficiency

A

Addison disease

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5
Q

Hypercorticolism, buffalo hump, moon face, hirsuitism

A

Cushing syndrome

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6
Q

Aka primary hyperaldosteronism. Increased Na and decrease K

A

Conn syndrome

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7
Q

Most common benign solid mass of adrenal gland

A

Adenoma

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8
Q

Medulla mass, excess epi and norepi, uncontrollable hypertension

A

Pheochromocytoma

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9
Q

Accessory adrenal gland tissue

A

Adrenal rest

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10
Q

Bilateral adrenal hemorrhage

A

Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome

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11
Q

Primary sites for mets to the adrenals

A

Lung, breast, lymphoma

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12
Q

The right adrenal gland location related to upper pole of right kidney

A

Superior Anterior medial

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13
Q

The left adrenal gland location in relation to left kidney upper pole

A

Anterior medial

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14
Q

Shape of right adrenal gland

A

Triangle/pyramid

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15
Q

Shape of left adrenal gland

A

Crescent

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16
Q

Left adrenal tumor will displace the splenic vein:

A

Anteriorly