Chapter 77: Adrenocortical Hormones

Chapter 77: Adrenocortical Hormones

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. A patient is administered cortisone for the treatment of an autoimmune disease. Which of the following is most likely to occur?

1. Increased insulin secretion
2. Increased cortisol secretion

C.     Increased growth hormone secretion

1. Hyperpigmentation
2. Hypoglycemia between meals

ANS: A

2. Which of the following would not be expected to increase aldosterone secretion?

1. Hemorrhage
2. A high sodium diet
3. An acute increase in plasma [ANG II]
4. A chronic increase in plasma [ANG II]
5. A chronic increase in plasma [K]

ANS: B

3. Over a period of several months, a patient has developed hyperpigmentation, hyperkalemia, and a tendency for blood glucose concentration to decrease between meals. However, blood pressure appears to be within the normal range. The patient most likely has which of the following?

1. Addison’s disease
2. Cushing’s disease (pituitary adenoma)
3. Cushing’s syndrome (adrenal adenoma)
4. Panhypopituitarism
5. An ectopic ACTH secreting adenoma

ANS: A

4. Which of the following hormones increases hepatic glycogenolysis and promotes gluconeogenesis?

1. Glucagon
2. Cortisol
3. Growth hormone
4. Insulin

ANS: A