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Disease characterised by fear of water?
Rabies
What is the action of cortisol?
Treats Addison's disease.
Cushing's disease is caused by hypersecretion of?
Cortisol
What gland is primarily affected if ACTH does not cause a normal elevation of cortisol secretion?
The adrenal gland is primarily affected if adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) does not cause a normal elevation of cortisol secretion. ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, so a lack of cortisol elevation in response to ACTH may indicate dysfunction or disease affecting the adrenal glands themselves.
What is hepatiatis?
hepatitis is a disease characterised by inflammation of the liver
What is under secretion of cortisol called?
Addison's disease.
What is the molecular basis of Addison Disease?
Addison's disease is associated with the lack of cortisol production from the adrenal cortex. The function of cortisol is in the sympathetic nervous system for long-term stress management and also on a daily basis to help the body adjust to daytime activities by helping raise dopamine levels and the conversion of stored sugar, glycogen, into blood glucose.
What are some symptoms of cushing disease and ways to treat it ?
Cushing disease (or Cushing's syndrome) is when the body has too much of the hormone cortisol. A symptom of Cushing's disease is rapid weight gain. Removing the hormone gland that produces the excess cortisol can cure this disease.
What hormonal imbalances causes Addison's disease?
Addison disease is a hormonal system disease that is caused by a dysfunction of the adrenal cortex glands, and involves the lack, or low amounts of certain hormones: cortisol, androgen, and aldosterone. It is mostly due to a lack of adequate amounts of cortisol and is often associated with bronzing of the skin.
Which psychological disorder is associated with low levels of cortisol?
The psychological disorder associated with low levels of cortisol is known as Addison's disease.
What is a acute disease characterised by a proliferation of white blood cells?
Leukeumia
What is it called when your adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol?
Addison's disease
