function tests: Adrenocortical 2 (cushing's/addison's)

Question 1

Cushing’s is caused by (increased/decreased) cortisol release

Answer 1

increased

Question 2

Addison’s is caused by (increased/decreased) cortisol release

Answer 2

decreased

Question 3

this causes muscle and bone wasting

Answer 3

cushing’s - muscles are made of protein

Question 4

this causes increased blood glucose

Answer 4

cushing’s - amino acids are in the blood stream keeping glucose in

Question 5

this causes decreased blood pressure

Answer 5

addison’s - decreased water retention, so drop in fluids = drop in BP

Question 6

this causes increased skin pigmentation

Answer 6

addison’s

Question 7

this causes a pendulous (hanging, sloshing) abdomen

Answer 7

cushing’s - due to abdominal muscle wasting from lack of protein synthesis

Question 8

this causes abdominal hair loss

Answer 8

cushing’s

Question 9

this is difficult to diagnose and treat

Answer 9

addison’s