Hypoadrenocorticism

Question 1

What hormones are produced by the posterior pituitary?

Answer 1

1. ADH

2. Oxytocin

Question 2

Which hormones are produced by the anterior pituitary?

Answer 2

1. LH
2. FSH
3. GH
4. Prolactin
5. TSH
6. MSH
7. ACTH

Question 3

What are the 3 layers of the adrenal gland, from outermost to innermost?

Answer 3

1. Zona glomerulosa
2. Zona fasciculata
3. Zona reticularis

Question 4

What does the zona glomerulosa produce?

Answer 4

Aldosterone (salt)

Question 5

What does the zona fasciculata produce?

Answer 5

Cortisol (sugar)

Question 6

What does the zona reticularis produce?

Answer 6

Sex hormones

Question 7

What does the adrenal medulla produce?

Answer 7

Catecholamines

Question 8

What is aldosterone secreted in response to?

Answer 8

1. Hyponatremia
2. Hypotension
3. Hyperkalemia
4. Hypovolemia

Question 9

What are the effects of aldosterone at the level of the kidney?

Answer 9

1. Increase sodium conservation

2. Increase potassium excretion

Question 10

What is cortisol released in response to?

Answer 10

ACTH