Basic Adrenal Questions
Which adrenal vessel is a branch of the aorta?
Middle suprarenal artery
What is another name for Addison's disease?
Chronic primary hypoadrenalism
Where are the adrenal glands located? (be specific)
In the retroperitoneum within the Gerota's fascia
What are the 2 main causes of Addison's and which impacts females more?
Idiopathic (females)
TB
What does the medulla secrete? Type and examples
Catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine)
What sign do 98% of Addison patients present with?
Hyperpigmentation/skin bronzing
Name at least 4 lab values that are related to the adrenal glands.
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH, corticotropin)
Aldosterone
Cortisol
17-Ketogenic Steroids (17-KS)
Potassium
Sodium
Shrunken glands
Leaf-like appearance
Name the layers of the cortex from outer to inner.
Zona glomerulosa
Zona fasciculata
Zona reticularis
What is another name for acute hypoadrenalism?
Waterhouse‐Friderichsen Syndrome