Hormones of the adrenal cortex Flashcards
1
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State hormones produced by adrenal gland
A
2
Q
Describe hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
A
3
Q
Describe control of aldosterone release + actions in the body
A
4
Q
Describe control of androgen release + actions in the body
A
5
Q
Control of cortisol secretion
A
6
Q
Actions of cortisol
A
7
Q
Metabolic effects of cortisol
A
8
Q
Immunosuppressive/anti-inflammatory actions of cortisol
A
9
Q
Uses of glucocorticoid analogues
A
10
Q
Role of cortisol in body’s stress response
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11
Q
Mechanisms underlying Cushing’s
- S + S
- Treatment
A
12
Q
Mechanisms underlying Addison’s (primary + secondary)
- S + S
- Tests
- Treatment
A
13
Q
Mechanisms underlying Conn’s
- S + S
- Treatment
A
