Endocrine System Signs and Symptoms (Adrenal Gland)

Question 1

Deficiency in adrenocortical hormones; there may be increased pigmentation of skin, generalized weakness, and weight loss

Answer 1

Addison’s Disease

Question 2

Development of female secondary sexual characteristics (such as breasts) in a male; often as a result of increased estrogen secretion by the adrenal cortex

Answer 2

Adrenal Feminization

Question 3

Development of male secondary sexual characteristics (such as deeper and facial hair) in a female; often as result of increased androgen secretion by the adrenal cortex

Answer 3

Adrenal Virilism

Question 4

Inflammation of one or both adrenal glands

Answer 4

Adrenalitis

Question 5

Set of symptoms caused by excessive levels of cortisol due to high doses of corticosteroid drugs and adrenal tumors; syndrome may present symptoms of weakness, edema, excess hair growth, skin discoloration, and osteoporosis

Answer 5

Cushing’s syndrome

Question 7

Usually benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes epinephrine; symptoms include anxiety, heart palpitations, dyspnea, profuse sweating, headache, and nausea

Answer 7

Pheochromocytoma