6.
Typical signs/symptoms of adrenal hypofunction include: (list three).
a. _____________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________
c.
_____________________________________________________________
7.
List three signs/symptoms of Cushing's syndrome.
a. _____________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________
c.
_____________________________________________________________
8.
In Conn's syndrome, the adrenal cortex secretes too much mineralocorticoid with
the result that the body reabsorbs too much _______________________ and
_____________________________, and the kidneys excrete too much.
9.
A _______________________ is a tumor which occurs in the chromaffin cells.
This tumor is usually found in the adrenal medulla.
10.
Gigantism can be caused when the _________________________ gland
secretes too much of the growth hormone.
11.
_______________________________ can occur when the anterior lobe of the
pituitary gland does not secrete enough hormones.
12.
____________________________ is a condition caused by not enough
parathyroid hormone being produced by the parathyroid glands.
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