Write a short essay commenting on the following statement:- “Comparatively-speaking, it is better to damage the adrenal medulla than damage the cortex.”

10 days after thyroid surgery, a patient returns to his physician complaining of problems that have gradually developed in the intervening period. It is determined that he has parathyroid deficiency due to inadvertent damage to the parathyroid glands because his signs and symptoms include Group of answer choices a low plasma Ca2+ level, increased muscular excitability, and spasm of the muscles of the upper extremity (Trousseau sign) low plasma phosphate and Ca2+ levels and tetany low plasma phosphate and Ca2+ levels and tetanus increased muscular excitability, a high plasma Ca2+ level, and bone demineralization.

Dr. Constantine has a patient under her care who is suffering from a tumour on the pancreas, and therefore secreting unusually high levels of insulin.   In an attempt to correct the problem, which of the following hormones should she prescribe to the patient? Highlight/ circle your choice.  Explain.  Cortisol Thyroxine GnRH Aldosterone   Oxytocin

Which of the following outcomes most likely occurs when a sterold hormone like cortisol acts on a target cell?

A major cause of hypersecretion of hormones is a dysfunctional gland. Very high levels of cortisol is found in the blood serum of Patient X. After an injection of dexamethasone (a potent, synthetic cortisol), Patient X's cortisol levels return to normal. Based on your reading, is this condition of Patient X primary hypersecretion, secondary hypersecretion, tertiary hypersecretion, or cannot be diagnosed?   Group of answer choices secondary hypersecretion primary hypersecretion tertiary hypersecretion Cannot be diagnosed

Which of the following medications does not have hyperglycemic effects (does not decrease insulin action)?A. CalcitoninB. Morphine sulfateC. NicotineD. BetadinE. Thyroid hormones

Hormones (and/or medicines) which bind to the same receptor and have the same effects are called antagonistic

Which of these endocrine cells are also target cells for other hormones? (choose the most inclusive answer)     adrenal cortex endocrine cells     adrenal cortex endocrine cells and thyroid endocrine cells     adrenal cortex endocrine cells, thyroid endocrine cells, and anterior pituitary endocrine cells     none of the above endocrine cells are target cells for other hormones

A female patient presents to a clinician feeling tired, hot, and sweaty. losing weight and having mood swings. After discussion, the clinician suspects Graves' disease. Explain how knowledge of feedback loops in the relevant endocrine pathway might help to diagnose Graves' disease, including the possible underlying causes and how the patient might be treated if Graves' disease is confirmed?   a detailed essay answer on this please

Which statement best describes the relationship between the Endocrine and Nervous Systems? Both systems work with the Urinary System to maintain acid-base balance in the blood Both systems regulate hair growth, temperature regulation,  and hydration Both systems modulate the stress response, sleep/wake cycles, and metabolism Both systems work with the Urinary System to activate Vitamin D