BIOL-242 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Adrenal Tumor, Hyperpigmentation, Endocrine System
16 Apr 2020
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The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things. Hypertension and edema due to excessive na+ Excretion of k+ leading to abnormal function of neurons and muscle. Low cortisol (but lots of acth trying to make more cortisol, lots of stimulation of the adrenal gland) A 45-year-old woman needs to urinate often and gets up in the middle of the night. Diabetes because increased sugar in the bloodstream attracts water for osmosis. Ct: tumor on the left adrenal gland. Blood pressure increases from absorbing all that water. Higher aldosterone levels more potassium we will excrete. Renin stimulates the androtenion 2 (624) induces aldosterone. Picture on the part 3 powerpoint, slide 16. A 35-year-old woman comes to her physician"s office with the complaint of recent rapid weight gain and excessive sweating.
