Path 10 Lab Tests Flashcards
1
Q
G
F
R
M
A
G - Aldosterone
F - Cortisol and Androgens
R - Cortisol and Androgens
M - Epi and NorEpi
2
Q
Hypothalamus -> Adrenal Cortex
A
CRH (hypo) -> POMC (ant. pit) -> ACTH -> Cortisol
3
Q
Renal artery stenosis
A
Secondary hyperaldosteronism
4
Q
Adrenal medullary stimulation
A
Preganglionic sympathetic fibers -> catecholamines
5
Q
Dopamine in urine
A
Homovanillic acid
6
Q
Epinephrine in urine
A
Metanephrine -> Vanillylmandelic acid
7
Q
Clonidine suppression test
A
Alpha agonist
- Should suppress plasma norepinephrine
- Won’t suppress in Pheochromocytoma