Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

NCLEX Material > Hormone Disorders > Flashcards

Hormone Disorders Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
NCLEX-PN® flashcards NCLEX-RN® flashcards
1
Q

Where are your adrenal glands located?

A

On top of the kidneys

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What do your adrenal glands secrete?

A

glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, androgens (sex hormones)
*sugar, diamonds, sex

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Too much glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, androgens (sex hormones) results in …

A

hypercortisolism or Cushing’s Syndrome

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

To little glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, androgens (sex hormones) results in…

A

hypocortisolism or Addison’s Disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

NCLEX Material (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions