Pathological Conditions (Adrenal Glands & Parathyroid) Flashcards by Mary K Bickers | Brainscape

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Cushing’s Syndrome

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Cluster of symptoms in the adrenal gland as a result of an excessive amount of cortisol or ACTH circulating in blood

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Virilism

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Development of male secondary sex characteristics in the female due to the excessive secretion of adrenocortical androgens from the adrenal cortex

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Decreased production of parathyroid hormone resulting in hypocalcemia. Characterized by nerve and muscle weakness with muscle spasms or tetany

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Hypoparathyroidism

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Vascular tumor of adrenal medulla. Produces extra epinephrine and norepinephrine. Leads to persistent or intermittent hypertension and heart palpitations

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Pheochromocytoma

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Hyperparathyroidism (Hypercalcemia)

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Overactivity of any one of the parathyroid glands. Leads to high levels of calcium in blood and low levels of calcium in bones

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Hypoparathyroidism

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Decreased production of parathyroid hormone resulting in hypocalcemia. Characterized by nerve and muscle weakness with muscle spasms or tetany

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Overactivity of any one of the parathyroid glands. Leads to high levels of calcium in blood and low levels of calcium in bones

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Hyperparathyroidism (Hypercalcemia)

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Cluster of symptoms in the adrenal gland as a result of an excessive amount of cortisol or ACTH circulating in blood

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Cushing’s Syndrome

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Development of male secondary sex characteristics in the female due to the excessive secretion of adrenocortical androgens from the adrenal cortex

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Virilism

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Pheochromocytoma

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Vascular tumor of adrenal medulla. Produces extra epinephrine and norepinephrine. Leads to persistent or intermittent hypertension and heart palpitations

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Life-threatening disease process due to failure of the adrenal cortex to secrete adequate mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids

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Addison’s Disease

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Addison’s Disease

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Life-threatening disease process due to failure of the adrenal cortex to secrete adequate mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids

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