Chapter 16 The Retroperitoneum H&A Flashcards

1
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Outer parenchyma of the adrenal gland that secretes steroid hormones comonly called corticoids

A

Cortex

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Porion of the pelvic cavity that is abouve the pelvic brim, bounded posteriorly by the lumbar vertebrae, laterally by the iliac fossae and iliacus muscles, and anteriorly by the lower anterior abdominal wall

A

False pelvis

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3
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Central tissue of the adrenal gland that secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine

A

Medulla

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4
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Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland

A

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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5
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An increase in the number of cells of a body part that results from an increased rate of cellular division

A

Hyperplasia

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6
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Condition caused by hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex

A

Addison’s disease

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7
Q

Malignant adrenal mass that is seen in pediatric patients

A

Neuroblastoma

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8
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Early embryonic tissue that will eventually develop into the brain and spinal cord

A

Neuroectodermal tissue

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9
Q

Smooth, round, homogeneous benign tumor of the adrenal cortex associated with Cushing’s syndrome

A

Adenoma

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10
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Malignancy that primarily affects the lymph nodes, spleen, or liver

A

Lymphoma

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11
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Condition caused by hypersecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex

A

Cushing’s Syndrome

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12
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Any disorder characterized by enlargement of the lymph nodes or lymph vessels

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Lymphadenopathy

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13
Q

Benign adrenal tumor that secretes hormones that produce hypertension

A

Pheochromocytoma

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