AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1996

  • question_answer
    Conn disease is caused by hypersecretion of

    A)  parathyroid       

    B)  adrenal

    C)  thyroid           

    D)  pituitary.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    : Conns syndrome which is caused by tumor of the adrenal gland causes excessive mineralocorticoid secretions leading to potassium depletion and sodium retention. This condition is called as primary hyperaldosteronism.


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