Cytology: Adrenal Gland, Pituitary Gland

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Cytology: Adrenal Gland, Pituitary Gland - Quiz

On the topic of cells, we focus on the adrenal and pituitary glands. There are different types of hormones that travel to the tissues and organs via the bloodstream. Take the test below and see how much information you have on hormones, their generation, and their functions. All the best!

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Cytology: Adrenal Gland, Pituitary Gland

The outer cortex and inner medulla of the adrenal gland are connected by the intra-adrenal duct.

and __ increase in response to stress.

The secretion of glucocorticoids is regulated by _ from the __.

The adrenal cortex produces ______.

Glucocorticoids _ blood glucose levels by reducing glucose by the cells.

_____ is the conversion of amino acids to from the adipose tissue.

By increasing blood glucose levels, glucocorticoids increase _______.

When in large quantities, _ depress the __, which delays healing and repair.

Select all the steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex.

Adrenal sex hormones disappear in neutered animals.

Aldosterone acts on the __ of the kidney where it regulates of the plasma and ECF by excretion of H+ ions.

Apart from balancing acid base of the plasma, Aldosterone also controls ______.

The hormones produced by the Adrenal Medulla are...

The fancy name of adrenaline is _____.

The fancy name for noradrenaline is .....

Adrenaline and noradrenaline prepare the body for ____.

The fight or flight response is regulated by ______.

What does the fight or flight response trigger in the body? (Select all that apply)

Cushing syndrome happens when the body is exposed to prolonged and high levels of _____, or when body produces too much cortisol for medical reasons.

Select the causes of Hyperadrenocorticism

Select the breeds that are prone to Cushing syndrome.

85% of dogs with Cushing syndrome have a pituitary dependent disease,

of Cushing Syndrome cases are due to adrenal tumors and are most commonly seen in __. Females are three times more likely to be affected.

Select the clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism.

Select the results you'll observe from chemistries of a hyperadrenocorticism patient.

The hemogram of Hyperadrenocorticism patients will show....

Patients with hyperadrenocorticism may show insulin resistance resulting in diabetes.

A urinalysis for patients with Cushing syndrome will reveal....

Cytology: Adrenal Gland, Pituitary Gland

The outer cortex and inner medulla of the adrenal gland are connected by the intra-adrenal duct.

____ and ______ increase in response to stress.

The secretion of glucocorticoids is regulated by _____ from the ______.

The adrenal cortex produces ______.

Glucocorticoids _____ blood glucose levels by reducing glucose ____ by the cells.

_________ is the conversion of amino acids to ____ from the adipose tissue.

By increasing blood glucose levels, glucocorticoids increase _______.

When in large quantities, _____ depress the ______, which delays healing and repair.

Select all the steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex.

Adrenal sex hormones disappear in neutered animals.

Aldosterone acts on the ________ of the kidney where it regulates ______ of the plasma and ECF by excretion of H+ ions.

Apart from balancing acid base of the plasma, Aldosterone also controls ______.

The hormones produced by the Adrenal Medulla are...

The fancy name of adrenaline is _____.

The fancy name for noradrenaline is .....

Adrenaline and noradrenaline prepare the body for ____.

The fight or flight response is regulated by ______.

What does the fight or flight response trigger in the body? (Select all that apply)

Cushing syndrome happens when the body is exposed to prolonged and high levels of _____, or when body produces too much cortisol for medical reasons.

Select the causes of Hyperadrenocorticism

Select the breeds that are prone to Cushing syndrome.

85% of dogs with Cushing syndrome have a pituitary dependent disease,

____ of Cushing Syndrome cases are due to adrenal tumors and are most commonly seen in ______. Females are three times more likely to be affected.

Select the clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism.

Select the results you'll observe from chemistries of a hyperadrenocorticism patient.

The hemogram of Hyperadrenocorticism patients will show....

Patients with hyperadrenocorticism may show insulin resistance resulting in diabetes.

A urinalysis for patients with Cushing syndrome will reveal....

and __ increase in response to stress.

The secretion of glucocorticoids is regulated by _ from the __.

Glucocorticoids _ blood glucose levels by reducing glucose by the cells.

_____ is the conversion of amino acids to from the adipose tissue.

When in large quantities, _ depress the __, which delays healing and repair.

Aldosterone acts on the __ of the kidney where it regulates of the plasma and ECF by excretion of H+ ions.

of Cushing Syndrome cases are due to adrenal tumors and are most commonly seen in __. Females are three times more likely to be affected.