fast terms for endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
where does cortisol come from?
A
the zona fasciculata (FASt on the CORT).
2
Q
what does cortisol do?
A
BIGFIB
increases BP, Insulin resistance, gluconeogenesis, decreases fibroblast activity, decreased inflammatory/immune response, decreases bone formation.
3
Q
pheochromocytoma
A
presents as the 5 adrenergic P’s and the rule of 10’s
pressure, palpitations, perspiration, pain, pallor.
10% malignant, bilateral, extraadrenal, calcified and kids.
4
Q
MEN2A
A
parathyroid hyperplasia, pheochromocytoma, medullary carcinoma. this is the square with medullary in the middle.
5
Q
MEN2B
A
neuroma, pheochromocytoma, medullary
