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What is the excessive production of glucocorticoids caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex?
Cushing syndrome
Acromegaly is the result of the hypersecretion hormone true or false?
Acromegaly is the result of hypersecretion of growth hormone
The effects of hyposecretion and hypersecretion of adrenal cortex hormones result in what?
Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones causes Addison's disease, that is weakness, fatigue and weight loss. Hypersecretion of adrenal cortex hormones causes increased blood glucose or Cushing's syndrome.
Exophthalmos is a disorder caused by hypersecretion from the?
thyroid gland
What gland secrets glucocorticoids?
The adrenal gland secretes glucocorticoids. There are two adrenal glands in the human body that sit on top of each kidney.
What is the excessive production of glucocorticoids caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex?
Cushing syndrome
Acromegaly is the result of the hypersecretion hormone true or false?
Acromegaly is the result of hypersecretion of growth hormone
Pituitary hypersecretion in adulthood will result in this disease?
crushing
Which disease is the result of a hypersecretion of cortisol?
hypersecretion of thyroxine leads to grave disease, thyrotoxicoises
What occurs when large doses of glucocorticoids are given over a period of time?
High levels of circulating cortisol, due to administration of doses of glucocorticoids over a span of time, can result in a condition known as Cushing's syndrome.
What occurs when large dose of glucocorticoids are given over a period of time?
High levels of circulating cortisol, due to administration of doses of glucocorticoids over a span of time, can result in a condition known as Cushing's syndrome.
Where are glucocorticoids produced?
Glucocorticoids are produced in the adrenal cortex.
Is Addison's disease a result of deficit of glucocorticoids?
Yes. You are right. Addison's disease is caused by deficiency of the secretion of the adrenal cortex.
The effects of hyposecretion and hypersecretion of adrenal cortex hormones result in what?
Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones causes Addison's disease, that is weakness, fatigue and weight loss. Hypersecretion of adrenal cortex hormones causes increased blood glucose or Cushing's syndrome.
What does hypersecretion mean?
an excess of a hormone.
What is hypersecretion of urine called?
diuresis
Are glucocorticoids steroid hormones that ususall enhance the immune responses when an individual is suffering from stress?
glucocorticoids
