Exam 3: Module 8 Quzi

Question 1

Which part of the adrenal cortex is proximal to the part of the adrenal gland that produces catecholamines?
- Zone Glomerulosa
- Zona Reticularis
- Macula Densa
- Zona Fasculata

Answer 1

Zona Reticularis

Question 2

All of the adrenal cortical hormones are derivative of which substance

Answer 2

Cholesterol

Question 3

The predominate action of ACTH, secondary to its release from the _________________ is to activate _________________.

Answer 3

Anterior pituitary

Adenlylate Cyclase

Question 4

The primary metabolism of the steroid hormones occurs in the liver and is MOSLTY the result of what process?

• redox, followed by conjunction
• addition of a methyl group, followed by a deletion of carboxy group
• Conjugation, followed by attachment of fatty acid
• Complete destruction of the cyclic moieties

Answer 4

Redox, followed by conjunction

Question 5

Which is the most proximate stimulator of aldosterone secretion into the blood stream

• serum pH
• increased PaCO2
• Angiotensin II
• Angiotensinogen
• Serum [K+]

Answer 5

Angiotensin II

Question 6

What is the therapeutic difference between NPH and PZI insulin?

• they both have a hypoglycemic effect
• they are cholesterol derivitives
• each has a different duration of action
• they are both injected

Answer 6

Each has a different duration of action

Question 7

Which condition is least likely to result in additions disease
- autoimmune disease
- ablation (cutting out)
- adrenal ademona
- adrenalcortical hypertension

Answer 7

Adrenalcortical hypertension

Question 8

What in the world is a phenochromocytoma

• tumor in the neck
• tumor in the glomerulus
• tumor in the pituitary
• central autonomous adrenal neoplasia

Answer 8

Central autonomous adrenal neoplasia