Pathophysiology: Name:FMA Age: 8 years old

Neuroendocrine tumor in the adrenal medulla

Excessive secretions of catecholamines(epinephrine and norepinephrine)

EPINEPHRINE Cardiovascular System Constricts blood vessels thus shunting Blood to organs; essential in fight or flight Response. Raises blood pressure Increases Cardiac Output Increases pulse dramatically Constricts spleen, shunting stored RBC into the general circulation Increases coagulability of blood Respiratory System Increases rate and depth of respirations Dilates Bronchi Nervous system Stimulates CNS, increasing alertness, And producing a feeling of fright, excitation Dilates pupils Inhibits G.I.Tract

NOREPINEPHRINE

Constricts Blood Vessels

Raises blood pressure greatly Decreases Cardiac output Increases pulse moderately

Dilates pupils Inhibits G.I.Tract

Metabolism Increases fatty acid level of blood Promotes conversion of glycogen to glucose Increases body metabolism Increases fatty acid level of blood