Neuroendo Flashcards
Question 6.
There is a nocturnal surge in the level of growth hormones during which of the following stages of sleep?
After waking up All stages of sleep REM sleep Stage 1 and 2 n-REM sleep Stage 3 and 4 n-REM sleep .
The growth hormone regulates carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. There is a nocturnal surge during slow wave sleep. Its release is inhibited by somatostatin and it inhibits peripheral production of the Insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)
Answer 3 and 4 sleep
Features of Addison’s
The most common symptoms of Addison’s disease are fatigue, lightheadedness, muscle weakness, apathy, fever, weight loss, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, sweating, changes in mood and personality, joint and muscle pains. Some have marked cravings for salt or salty foods due to hyponatraemia. Affected individuals may note increased tanning since adrenal insufficiency is manifested in the skin primarily by hyperpigmentation. Other features include hypoglycemia, low blood pressure, hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia
