Question

Conn’s disease is caused by the over-secretion of
A) ADH
B) ACTH
C) Aldosterone
D) Oxytocin

Answer 1

Hint:Conn’s syndrome is a rare health disorder linked with the adrenal gland. It affects almost all the cells of the body but a major effect is seen in the kidney. It leads to high blood pressure.

Complete answer:
To answer this question, we must know about the causes and symptoms of Conn's disease.
>Conn’ syndrome is also known as primary hyperaldosteronism. It means the excess production of aldosterone from the adrenal glands causes this syndrome. It results in low renin levels.
>Symptoms- Fatigue, high blood pressure due to potassium deficiency, poor vision, headaches, excessive urination, trembling, muscular aches, kidney pain. It can even lead to cardiovascular diseases.
>ADH- It stands for anti diuretic hormone. Excess ADH leads to accumulation of too much water in the body.
>ACTH- It is an adrenocorticotropic hormone. Excess ACTH leads to cushing syndrome in which high level of cortisol is accumulated.
>Oxytocin is known as the happy hormone that elevates the mood. Increase in oxytocin leads to rapid heart rate, bleeding and also rupture of the uterus.

Thus the correct answer is (C). Conn’s disease is caused by the over-secretion of aldosterone.

Note:Conn’ syndrome can be treated by removing the tumour by the procedure called adrenalectomy. It helps in lowering the potassium level in the blood which results in normalisation of blood pressure. This syndrome is generally treatable. If untreated, this disease can lead to heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney failure.