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C c. r d. QUESTION 21 Which of the following would not be expected to increase a

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C c. r d. QUESTION 21 Which of the following would not be expected to increase aldosterone secretion? A. Hemorrhage B. A high-sodiun diet C. An acute increase in the plasma concentration of angiotensin I [ANG II] An acute increase in the plasma concentration of ang otensn ANG D. A chronic increase in C. plasma [ANGII] c a. r b. r d. QUESTION 22 Over a period of several months, a patient has developed hyperpigmentation, hyperkalemia, and a tendency for the blood ghucose concentration to decrease between meals. However, blood pressure appears to be within the normal range. The patient most ikely has which of the following? A Addison's dasease B Cushing's dasease (i e., pituitary adenoma) C Cushing's syndrome (ie., adrenal adenoma) D Panhypopihutarism QUESTION 23 Take Test: Chapters2 9

Explanation / Answer

Q21.

Aldosterone secretion is stimulated by haemorrhage, high sodium levels and acute increase in plasma ANG II.

It is not stimulated by a chronic increase in plasma ANG II.

So, option D is correct.

Q22.

The given symptoms appear in the case of Addison's disease.

So, option A is correct.

Q23.

An ectopic ACTH secreting tumor is associated with the given symptoms.

Option C is correct.

Q24.

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is found mainly in the capillaries of the lungs.

It is also found in kidney epithelial cells.

So, option A is correct.