ENDO IV Flashcards

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The two adrenal glands
each weighs ~4 grams.
They are located

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superior

to each kidney

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adrenal glands consist of (2)

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outer cortex

inner medulla

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Adrenal cortex is essential for

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life

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Adrenal cortex secretes (3)

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Corticosteroids (ex. Cortisol)
 Mineralocorticoids (ex. Aldosterone)
 Sex hormones (ex. DHEA)
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Adrenal medulla

•–% of gland tissue

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20-30

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Adrenal medulla secretes (2)

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E and NE in response to SNS stimulation

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Adrenal medullary hormones are not

essential for —, but help to

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life

prepare the individual to deal with emergencies

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The adrenal cortex secretes hormones that are made from –

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cholesterol

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The cortex has three layers: (3)

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Zona Glomerulosa (~15%), 
Zona Fasciculata (~75%), 
Zona Reticularis (~10%).
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Mineralocorticoids

Secretion regulated by the

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renin-angiotensin-
aldosterone system (RAAS).
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Glucocorticoids

Secretion regulated by the

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hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal

axis (HPA) – CRH, ACTH

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Androgens

Secretion is regulated by the

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HPA

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The adrenal medulla is related to the sympathetic nervous system and
chromaffin cells secrete (2) into the blood.

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the catecholamines epinephrine (EPI) and

norepinephrine (NE)

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aldersterone increases

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renal tubular reabsorption of Na+ and secretion of K+.

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aldosterone leads to an increase in (2)

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EC fluid volume and Mean Arterial Pressure

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Aldosterone has similar effect on sweat glands and

salivary glands as

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renal tubules

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Aldosterone greatly increases reabsorption of (2) by gland ducts

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sodium and secretion of potassium

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Effect on sweat glands important to conserve body — in hot environments

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salt

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Effect on salivary gland conserves — during high rates of salivary secretion

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sodium

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In addition to 
hyperkalemia, 
--- causes 
secretion of 
Aldosterone.
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Angiotensin II

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--- is an enzyme 
released by the cells in 
the kidneys in response 
to a variety of stimuli (ex. 
Sympathetic Nervous 
system).
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Renin

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Angiotensin Converting
Enzyme (ACE) is
produced by the —

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endothelium

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Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s Syndrome)
Causes:
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adrenal adenoma (benign), adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal 
carcinoma (malignant)
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Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s Syndrome)
Signs and Symptoms

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  • Hypertension
  • Hypernatremia
  • Headaches
  • Potassium depletion
  • Weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Polyuria
  • Hypokalemic alkalosis
  • Low plasma renin
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``` Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s Syndrome) Tx options (2) ```
– Surgical removal of the tumor or most of the adrenal tissue when hyperplasia is the cause. – Pharmacological antagonism of the mineralocorticoid receptor (ex. spironolactone) is another option
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Secondary Hyperaldosteronism | Caused by
``` decreased blood flow & pressure in renal artery – CHF – Cirrhosis – Nephrosis – Renal artery stenosis ```
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Secondary Hyperaldosteronism | Signs and Symptoms (5)
• High plasma renin activity • Hypernatremia w/extracellular volume expansion • Edema • Decreased cardiac output • Similar clinical findings as Primary Hyperaldosteronism-hypertension etc.
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cortisol is secreted with any
stress
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cortisol causes
mobilization of energy stores and | suppresses the immune response.
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Types of stress that increase | cortisol release include:
* Trauma of almost any type * Infection * Intense heat or cold * Injection of norepinephrine * Surgery * Hypoglycemia * Psychological stress * Almost any debilitating disease
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Cortisol secretion also | peaks in the
AM – it is | secreted in a circadian
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When ACTH is secreted from the AP, several other hormones are secreted as well because the gene for ACTH forms a larger protein -
a preprohormone called Proopiomelanocortin (POMC).
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When ACTH is secreted from the AP, several other hormones are secreted as well because the gene for ACTH forms a larger protein - a preprohormone called Proopiomelanocortin (POMC). (3)
– Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) – β-endorphin – β-lipotropin
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``` The specific proteins produced depend on the --- enzymes found in the cell. Many tissues express the POMC gene beside the anterior pituitary (hypothalamus, melanocytes). ```
processing
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• Melanocytes have processing enzymes that form --- which stimulates formation of melanin pigment.
MSH
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Cortisol is found in 1000-fold higher circulating conc. (compared to aldosterone), which could potentially cause symptoms of
mineralocorticoid | excess.
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11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11betaHSD) converts cortisol to --- in aldosterone- responsive tissues.
cortisone
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Cortisone does not bind GC or | MR receptors with as high of an affinity as
Cortisol
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A Genetic deficiency of 11β-HSD leads to the syndrome
AME (Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess).
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Glycyrrhetinic acid, a compound of licorice, inhibits the activity of
11β- | hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.
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HIGH circulating --- levels (such as in Cushing’s Syndrome) can overwhelm this enzyme.
cortisol
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Effects of Cortisol on Metabolism | Carbohydrate (3)
1. Stimulation of both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis in liver (increase plasma glucose) 2. Anti-insulin action - decreases glucose uptake in muscle and fat but not brain and heart 3. Makes diabetes worse by increasing glucose levels, lipid levels, ketone body formation and insulin secretion.
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Effects of Cortisol on Metabolism | Protein (2)
1. Inhibits protein synthesis and increases proteolysis especially in skeletal muscle (provides source of AA for glycoenogenesis) 2. Cortisol excess leads to muscle weakness, pain due, thin skin and abdominal striae due to protein catabolic effect.
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Effects of Cortisol on Metabolism | Lipid: (2)
1. Promotes lipolysis; shifts energy system from utilization of glucose to fatty acids in times of stress. 2. Causes lipid deposition in certain areas (abdomen, interscapular “buffalo hump” and a rounded “moon face”.
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95% of the glucocorticoid activity of the adrenal cortex | due to the secretion of
cortisol
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Absence of cortisol contributes to circulatory failure due to loss of --- action of catecholamines on blood vessels.
permissive
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Lack of cortisol also prevents mobilization of energy sources (glucose & free fatty acids) during stress & can result in
fatal hypoglycemia
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Anti-inflammatory Actions of Cortisol: (5)
1. Stabilizes the lysosomal membrane 2. Decreases capillary permeability 3. Decreases WBC migration and phagocytosis 4. Suppresses T lymphocytes proliferation 5. Decreases IL-1 secretion from WBCs
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Glucocorticoid treatment can | cause osteoporosis. (3)
1) Stimulates bone resorption (via increased RANK-L expression) 2) Inhibits osteoblastic maturation and activity 3) Promotes apoptosis of osteoblasts and osteocytes
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``` Due to their anti-inflammatory properties, glucocorticoids can be used to treat patients with diseases/conditions that involve ```
``` an inflammatory process (ex. rheumatoid arthritis, glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever, anaphylaxis). ```
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``` The Zona Reticularis begins to secrete adrenal androgens around age 8 (adrenarche) peaking in the early 20s and then falling with age. (3) ```
1. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) 2. Androstenedione 3. Testosterone
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Normally, the adrenal androgens have only weak effects in | --- but contribute ~50% of active androgens in ---
males | females
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Growth of the pubic and axillary hair and libido in females are due to
adrenal androgens
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Conditions resulting from excess androgen production by the | adrenal gland: (3)
– In pre-pubertal boys, it can cause precocious pseudopuberty (not due to the hypothalamic- pituitary-adrenal axis) – 21-hydroxylase deficiency can result in virilization in newborn females and pseudo-hermaphroditism – Androgen secreting tumors producing excess androgen result in virilization and precocious pseudopuberty in females
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``` DHEA and DHEA sulfate are secreted in greater quantities but --- is more important because it is more readily converted peripherally to testosterone. Conversion to testosterone and 5- dihydrotestosterone occurs in peripheral tissues. ```
Androstenedione
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In adults, hormonally active benign adrenal adenomas usually secrete (2)
aldosterone or cortisol.
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Virilizing tumors in women are more likely to be caused by
ovarian tumors.
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Virilizing adrenal tumors are rare, and virilization is usually due to
hypersecretion of adrenal androgens.
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SKIPPED Signs and symptoms of virilization include:
``` • hirsutism, • male-pattern baldness, • acne, • deep voice, • male musculature, • irregular menses or amenorrhea, • clitoromegaly, • increased libido. • rapid linear growth with advanced bone age is common in children ```
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Primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s) (4)
– Primary atrophy or injury of adrenal cortex – In about 80% of US cases, atrophy caused by autoimmune destruction of all cortical zones – High ACTH and low corticosteroid production – Loss of glucocorticoid, mineralcorticoid and adrenal androgen secretion
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Secondary adrenal insufficiency (4)
– Pituitary gland unable to secrete enough ACTH – Often Iatrogenic due to abrupt cessation of steroid therapy – Low ACTH and cortisol production – Mineralcorticoid secretion not affected
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``` Adrenal insufficiency from --- ---- treatment (which suppresses the HPA axis) is much more common, occurring in 0.5–2% of the population in developed countries. ```
exogenous glucocorticoid
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ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY (Addison’s disease) Orofacial features:
``` • skin pigmentation o mucocutaneous junctions lips o intraoral mucosal surfaces o buccal mucosa o palate o lingual surface of the tongue ```
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ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY (Addison’s disease) Treatment:
``` corticosteroids o immunosuppression o susceptibility to oral candidiasis o recurrent herpes labialis o herpes zoster infections o gingival and periodontal diseases o impaired wound healing ```
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ACTH-dependent Cushing’s Disease (Secondary | Disorder) (3)
1. Adenoma of anterior pituitary secretes large amounts of ACTH 2. “Ectopic secretion" of ACTH by non-pituitary tumor such as the lungs 3. “Ectopic secretion" of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) by non-pituitary tumor
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ACTH-independent Cushing’s Syndrome (Primary | Disorder) (2)
1. Adenomas of the adrenal cortex overproducing Cortisol 2. Primary nodular hyperplasia of the adrenal gland causing overproduction of Cortisol.
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Manifestations of Cushing Syndrome/Disease (2)
Moon facies with erythema and telangiectases of cheeks and forehead Increased fat deposition in the supraclavicular fossae and dorsocervical area (buffalo hump).
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Oral Manifestations of Hypercortisolism (Cushing Syndrome/Disease) Orofacial features:
 Round, moon face (muscle wasting & fat accumulation)  Fragile surface capillaries  susceptible to hematomas after mild trauma  Acne and excessive facial hair (hirsutism)  Delayed growth and development (skeletal and dental structures)  Increased pigmentation of buccal mucosa if due to ACTH excess
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Oral Manifestations of Hypercortisolism (Cushing Syndrome/Disease)  Immunosuppression:
* oral candidiasis * Recurrent herpes labialis * herpes zoster infections * gingival and periodontal diseases * impaired wound healing
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Adrenal Disease (3)
``` Conn’s Syndrome (Mineralocorticoids) Pheochromocytoma (Catecholamines) Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease (Glucocorticoids) ```
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Pheochromocytoma
• Sudden releases of hormone causing sudden “attack” due to chromaffin cell tumor in the Adrenal Medulla resulting in excessive secretion of EPI and NE.
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SKIPPED | Signs and Symptoms of excess NE & EPI
– Hypertension, Tachycardia, Palpitations, Headache, Sweating, Tremors, Weight Loss, Hyperglycemia, Orthostatic Hypotension
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Pheochromocytoma | Occurs in
2-8 in 1 million person per year. Mean age of diagnosis is 40 but tumors can occur from each childhood to late in life.
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``` Its clinical presentation is so variable that pheochromocytoma has been termed “the great masquerader”. Among the presenting manifestations, episodes of (3) are typical, and these manifestations constitute a classic triad. ```
palpitation, headache, and profuse sweating