Indicate Which Hormone Abnormality Is Responsible for the Symptoms Listed

question 227

Multiple Choice

Indicate which hormone abnormality is responsible for the symptoms listed by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) :
-hyponatremia,hyperkalemia,low blood pressure,low blood glucose,poor response to stress

• A)catecholamine excess
• B)catecholamine deficiency
• C)mineralocorticoid excess
• D)glucocorticoid excess
• E)mineralocorticoid glucocorticoid deficiency
• F)adrenal androgen excess in adult women
• G)adrenal androgen excess in prepubertal boys
• H)adrenal androgen excess before birth in female
• I)parathyroid hormone deficiency
• J)parathyroid hormone excess
• K)vitamin D deficiency
• L)vitamin D excess
• M)insulin deficiency
• N)insulin excess

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Definitions:

Acute Reaction

A sudden and severe response, either physiological or psychological, to an external stimulus or situation.

Positive Stressor

A beneficial stress that motivates or enhances psychological growth or physical health.

Adrenaline

A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, increasing heart rate and energy in response to stress or excitement.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often increased in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration.