EXCRETORY SYSTEM
COLLECTING TUBULE
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Question
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A tumor of the zona glomerulosa is causing hyper secretion of a hormone. What symptoms would you expect to see?
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Dizziness
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Swelling in the lower leg
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Deepening of the voice and facial hair
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Sweating and heart palpitations
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Aldosterone. This mineralocorticoid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa plays a central role in regulating blood pressure and certain electrolytes (sodium and potassium).
Detailed explanation-2: -Hypersecretion from adrenal cortex causes Cushing’s syndrome. Symptoms of this disease include obesity, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis and water retention.
Detailed explanation-3: -High blood pressure. Low potassium level. Heart palpitations. Nervousness. Feelings of anxiety or panic attacks. Headache. Heavy sweating/perspiration. Diabetes. More items
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