MUST KNOW Flashcards

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Cushing’s syndrome is a condition characterized by….

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hyperfunction of the adrenal cortex. Addison’s disease is a condition characterized by hypoplasia of the adrenal cortex.

Addison’s disease (small adrenal cortex) is a disorder that occurs when your body produces insufficient amounts of certain hormones produced by your adrenal glands. In Addison’s disease, your adrenal glands produce too little cortisol and often insufficient levels of aldosterone as well. Hypoplasia of the adrenal cortex.

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BMI of 25 - 29.9 kg/m2

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overweight

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BMI of 18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2

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Normal

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BMI bellow 18 kg/m2

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underweight

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BMI of 30 and above

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obese

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