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Addison’s disease is the result of damage or impairment to which endocrine gland
The adrenal glands sit atop which organs
What hormones do the adrenal glands secrete within the body
What general overall response do Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids help the body react to
What is the main Glucocorticoid hormone
Which of the following functions do Glucocorticoids perform
The hypothalamus plays an important role in the regulation of Adrenocorticoids. What hormone does it release in the chain to stimulate adrenocorticoids from the adrenal glands
The hypothalamus will stimulate what gland in the chain for releasing adrenocorticoids
What feedback system is used for regulating blood levels of adrenocorticoids
Glucocorticoids also have metabolic effects which help the body deal with stressors, True or False
Cortisol when used as a medicine is known as
What main function does Mineralocorticoids help regulate
Men are more likely to be affected by Addison’s disease, True or False
What are the different categories of causes for Addison’s disease or Adrenal insufficiency
In the UK, what is the most common cause of Addison’s disease
Secondary adrenal insufficiency refers to inadequate adrenocorticoid production due to sudden stoppage of steroid medication, True or False
Addison’s disease is the same as secondary adrenal insufficiency, True or False
Sudden adrenocorticoid demand can increase due to what placed on the body
Adrenal crisis can occur when Cortisol levels become
What specific medication is required for the treatment of Adrenal crisis
Low aldosterone levels can cause disruption to
Any patient who calls for an ambulance with an Addison’s or Adrenal insufficiency event, should always be taken to hospital, True or False
Addison’s disease or adrenal insufficiency can be difficult to identify where a patient has no knowledge due to
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone is released by which gland
Every year in the UK, more than how many people are diagnosed with Addison’s disease
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