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diseases Flashcards

1
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what part of the adrenal gland produce glucocorticoids

A

zona fasciculata

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what part of the adrenal gland produces mineralcorticoid

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zona glomerulosa

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what part of the adrenal gland produces androgens

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zona reticularis

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4
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prolactin source

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anterior pituitary

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5
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what inhibts secretion of prolactin

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dopamine

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6
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impact of hyperparathyroidism on electrolytes

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causes a decrease in renal phosphate reabsorption > low serum phosphate levels
hypercalcaemia

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7
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pathophysiology of graves disease

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formation of IgG antibodies to the TSH receptors on the thyroid gland

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8
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investigation for acromegaly

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IGF-1 - first line

OGTT

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9
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management of SIADH

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first line- fluid restriction

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10
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how to differentiate between cushings disease and adrenocorticol tumour

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cushings will have a high ACTH

adrenocorticol tumour will have a low ACTH due to negative feedback caused by the tumour producing excess cortisol

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