Endocrine Pathology

Question 1

Hypopituitarism

Answer 1

can causeloss of most downstream glandular function
or
can only affect single hormone axis

Question 2

Hyperpituitarism

Answer 2

tumor

of one cell type- overproduction of only one hormone

Question 3

Acromegaly

Answer 3

GH excess after closure of growth plates
growth of soft tissues and organs, fingers
bitemporal hemianopsia- pituitary tumor

Question 4

Cortisol

Answer 4

increases protein catabolism, FA use

stim glucuneogenesis

Question 5

Hypercortisolism

Cushing’s

Answer 5

from taking glucocorticoids
hyperglycemia and weight gain
central obesity
muscle wasting

Question 6

Hypocortisolism

Addison’s

Answer 6

autoimmune destruction of adrenal cortex
hypoglycemia
weight loss
hypotension, hyperkalemia
hyperpigmentation

Question 7

Pheochromocytoma

Answer 7

tumors of chromaffin cells that make NE and Epi
causes hypertension- episodic w/ tachycardia, sweating, headache
increases risk of MI