Chapter 16 The Retroperitoneum H&A

Question 1

Outer parenchyma of the adrenal gland that secretes steroid hormones comonly called corticoids

Answer 1

Cortex

Question 2

Porion of the pelvic cavity that is abouve the pelvic brim, bounded posteriorly by the lumbar vertebrae, laterally by the iliac fossae and iliacus muscles, and anteriorly by the lower anterior abdominal wall

Answer 2

False pelvis

Question 3

Central tissue of the adrenal gland that secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine

Answer 3

Medulla

Question 4

Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland

Answer 4

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Question 5

An increase in the number of cells of a body part that results from an increased rate of cellular division

Answer 5

Hyperplasia

Question 6

Condition caused by hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex

Answer 6

Addison’s disease

Question 7

Malignant adrenal mass that is seen in pediatric patients

Answer 7

Neuroblastoma

Question 8

Early embryonic tissue that will eventually develop into the brain and spinal cord

Answer 8

Neuroectodermal tissue

Question 9

Smooth, round, homogeneous benign tumor of the adrenal cortex associated with Cushing’s syndrome

Answer 9

Adenoma

Question 10

Malignancy that primarily affects the lymph nodes, spleen, or liver

Answer 10

Lymphoma

Question 11

Condition caused by hypersecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex

Answer 11

Cushing’s Syndrome

Question 12

Any disorder characterized by enlargement of the lymph nodes or lymph vessels

Answer 12

Lymphadenopathy

Question 13

Benign adrenal tumor that secretes hormones that produce hypertension

Answer 13

Pheochromocytoma