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