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Endocrine: Adrenal Cortex (Aldosterone)

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Total cards: 17•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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Most potent mineralocorticoid synthesized by Zone Glomerulosa

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Aldosterone

#2
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Promote water and Na reabsorption to maintain normal blood pressure and blood salt concentration

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Aldosterone

#3
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Aldosterone is synthesized by

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G cells

#4
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Aldosterone is regulated by

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RAAS system

#5
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Aldosterone acts on ____ for reabsorption Na and Cl excretion of K and H

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Distal Convulated tube

#6
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Excess aldosterone excretion

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Hyperaldosteronism

#7
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Plasma Aldosterone and Plasma Renin Activity Volume status Supine or upright position Dietary Sodium Intake

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Laboratory Measurement for HyperaldesteronismC

#8
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Characterized with DECREASED RENIN and Increased Aldosterone

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Primary hyperaldosteronism

#9
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Normal Aldosterone and Renin Activity

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Both Increased

#10
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PA/PRA >25

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Primary Hyperaldosteronism / Conn’s Syndrome

#11
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Conn’s Syndrome Diagnosis Test

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• Urine potassium Excretion • Unprovoked hypokalemia • CAPTOPRIL SUPPRESSION • Level of 17-hydroxycortisone • Adrenal imaging (CT or MRI) • Adrenal Vein Sampling

#12
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Confirmatory Test for Conn’s Syndrome (Hyperaldosteronism)

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Captropril Suppresion Test Intake 50 mg captopril PA remains high for 3 hrs; PA/PRA >25 before and after

#13
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Level of 17-Hydroxycorticosterone: > 100 ng/dL =

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Aldosterone producing ADENOMA

#14
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Level of 17-Hydroxycorticosterone: <100 ng/dL =

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Idiopathic hyperaldesteronism

#15
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Test for Hyperaldesteronism used to differentiate unilateral and bilateral hyperplasia

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Adrenal Vein sampling

#16
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Treatment for Hyperaldosterone

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Surgery Unilateral hyperplasia Drug Therapy (Spirolactone and Cprtisone)

#17
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Destruction of adrenal glands Deficiency in glucocorticoids (all adrenal hormone decreased) Hyperkalemia Metabolic acidosis

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Hypoaldosteronism Dec Aldosterone Dec Sodium Inc Potassium