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What syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal glands due to excessive production of aldosterone?
Conn's syndrome
How is Zellweger syndrome caused?
Zellweger syndrome is caused by mutations in any one of several different genes involved in the function of the peroxisome
Can swelling around pituitary gland lead to cushings?
A pituitary tumor can cause Cushings, however a swelling that compresses the pituitary most usually will cause decreased function, not increased function as seen in Cushings. If the pituitary hormones that direct the adrenals fail, it is called Addisons' Disease.
What organelle is involved in the synthesis of steroids in glands and breakdown of toxic substances?
Smooth ER
What is stickler syndrome caused by?
It is inherited disorder caused by mutations in certain genes involved in formation of a protein called collagen.
Can you have both cushings disease and addisons disease?
no, because Cushings disease is when your adrenal glands secrete to much cortosol. Addison's disease is when your adrenal glands sucrete to little cortisol.
What is liddle test in cushings syndrome?
A test that administers dexamethasone to differentiate between normal and cushings Normals will be suppressed then return to normal with a low dose of dexamethasone. Affected will be suppressed with a high dose of dexamethasone
What is cushion's disease in Animals?
Cushings syndrome or Cushings disease is generally caused by a tumor on the pituitary gland and results metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance, obesity, diabetes, long hair coat, laminitis etc depending on the animal.
What syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal glands due to excessive production of aldosterone?
Conn's syndrome
Autoimmune disease in which antibodies attack exocrine glands?
sjogrens syndrome
Which endocrine gland is involved in addison disease?
Adrenal glands are involved in addison's disease.
What are the symptoms of DiGeorge syndrome?
The disorder is marked by absence or underdevelopment of the thymus and parathyroid glands.
What glands and organs are involved in insulin?
the organs involved in insulin are liver and liver muscle and the pancreas
What is hypoparathryoidisim?
Underactive parathyroid glands that are involved in Calcium regulation.
Glands that are directly involved in milk production and ejection?
Prolactin
What is the cause of Kallmann syndrome?
Kallmann syndrome is an example of hypogonadism (decreased functioning of the sex hormone-producing glands) caused by a deficiency of gonadotropin-releasing hormone
Does cushings cause excessive dander in dogs?
Cushings has MANY symptoms, but itching, flaky, dry skin are some of the symptoms.
