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1
Q

G
F
R
M

A

G - Aldosterone
F - Cortisol and Androgens
R - Cortisol and Androgens
M - Epi and NorEpi

2
Q

Hypothalamus -> Adrenal Cortex

A

CRH (hypo) -> POMC (ant. pit) -> ACTH -> Cortisol

3
Q

Renal artery stenosis

A

Secondary hyperaldosteronism

4
Q

Adrenal medullary stimulation

A

Preganglionic sympathetic fibers -> catecholamines

5
Q

Dopamine in urine

A

Homovanillic acid

6
Q

Epinephrine in urine

A

Metanephrine -> Vanillylmandelic acid

7
Q

Clonidine suppression test

A

Alpha agonist

  • Should suppress plasma norepinephrine
  • Won’t suppress in Pheochromocytoma