Cortisol and Aldosterone Synthesis – Adrenal Cortex
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Cortisol and Aldosterone Synthesis – Adrenal Cortex“ von Carlo Raj, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Year 1 – Term 2 – Basic Principles of Medicine II – Endocrinology and Reproduction“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
What is reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme desmolase?
- Cholesterol to pregnenolone
- LDL to cholesterol
- Pregnenolone to cortisol
- LDL to pregnenolone
- Cholesterol to cortisol
Why does a decrease in cAMP within the zona fasciculata inhibit cortisol production?
- LDL will not be endocytosed into the cell.
- ACTH will not bind to the receptor.
- Cholesterol will not be released from LDL.
- Desmolase will not be formed.
- Pregnenolone will not be formed.
Which statement about aldosterone synthase is FALSE?
- It is stimulated by sodium ions.
- It is present only in the glomerulosa cells.
- It is stimulated by angiotensin II.
- It converts corticosterone to aldosterone.
- It is a necessary enzyme for the formation of aldosterone.
How does elevated serum potassium affect the adrenal gland?
- More pregnenolone is synthesized from cholesterol.
- Less angiotensin II is formed.
- There is less formation of aldosterone from corticosterone.
- There is a negative effect on the IP3 mechanism.
- Less cholesterol is released from LDL.
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Dozent des Vortrages Cortisol and Aldosterone Synthesis – Adrenal Cortex
Carlo Raj, MD
Dr. Carlo Raj is a Physician and Lecturer at Becker’s Healthcare, in Illinois, USA, and the CEO and founder of Indus Intellect Virtual MedEd, a medical education consulting company.
He obtained his MD from Medical University of the Americas (MUA) and is an international lecturer and public speaker.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Raj teaches courses on Pathology.
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