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One in four patients who have this organ removed to treat one disease may experience hyperpigmentation from [emphasize] another organ’s growth in Nelson’s syndrome. Surgical removal of an adenoma of this organ can prevent its overactivity in Conn’s syndrome. A failure to decrease the levels of one hormone is used to diagnose a condition of this organ in the dexamethasone suppression test. The organ of Zuckerkandl may be the origin of neoplasms of this organ called pheochromocytomas. The enzyme PNMT is primarily found in this organ’s chromaffin cells. This organ exhibits overactivity in Cushing’s disease, and it produces hormones like aldosterone and cortisol. For 10 points, name this paired organ that produces the main hormone found in an Epipen. ■END■
Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 100% | 67% | 104.67 |
| Florida | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 100% | 33% | 95.67 |
| Great Lakes | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 83% | 33% | 102.40 |
| Midwest | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 83% | 17% | 70.40 |
| North | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 67% | 100% | 118.00 |
| Northeast | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 40% | 60% | 65.00 |
| Overflow | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 60% | 60% | 76.00 |
| South Central | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 100% | 50% | 107.50 |
| Southeast | 2025-02-01 | 4 | 100% | 25% | 101.50 |
| UK | 2025-02-01 | 10 | 80% | 50% | 98.88 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 8 | 88% | 63% | 105.14 |
| Upstate NY | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 67% | 33% | 91.50 |