Multiple Choice
Which laboratory result supports a diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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A disease of the adrenal glands will most likely affect which of the following processes?
A
Regulation of blood glucose levels
B
Oxygen transport in the blood
C
Synthesis of vitamin D
D
Production of digestive enzymes
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Identify the primary functions of the adrenal glands, which include the production of hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline.
Understand that cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, plays a crucial role in the regulation of blood glucose levels by promoting gluconeogenesis in the liver.
Recognize that the adrenal glands do not have a direct role in oxygen transport in the blood, which is primarily the function of red blood cells and hemoglobin.
Acknowledge that the synthesis of vitamin D is primarily initiated in the skin through exposure to sunlight and involves the liver and kidneys, not the adrenal glands.
Note that the production of digestive enzymes is mainly the function of the pancreas and other digestive organs, not the adrenal glands.
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