Endocrinology Case 6 Review Questions

1 . Which zone of the adrenal cortex is most affected in iatrogenic hypoadrenocorticism?
Reticularis
Glomerulosa
Fasiculata
Intermdius
Marginale

2.In atypical addison's disease, metabolism in the dog would be characterized by all of the following except?
Increased peripheral glucose utilization
Decreased mobilization of amino acids
Decreased plasma free fatty acides
Decreased gluconeogensis
Increased protein synthesis

3.Which of the following hormones is implicated in the clinical signs associated with iatrogenic and atypical hypoadrenocorticism?
aldosterone
insulin
corticotrophin
cortisol
glucagon

4.The clinical signs of hemorrhagic gastroenteritis in atypical hypoadrenocorticism are caused by?
Proliferation of clostridial organisms
Stimulation of gastrin release
Cause is unknown
Hypoprofusion of GI tract
Intrinsic clotting disorder