Endocrinology 3 Flashcards
1
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A B C D E F ?
A
A: POMC
B: ACTH
C: Beta LPH
D: Alpha MSH
E: Beta endorphin
F: Beta MSH
2
Q
A
Organ: adrenal cortex
zona fasciculata: glucocorticoid
zona reticularis: glucocorticoid
zona glomerulosa: aldosterone
3
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CRF corticotropin releasing factor
Disease: Addisons disease
Because alpha MSH is neutralized in the amino acid sequence of ACTH levels in plasma increase melanocyte activity
