Question

an 18 year old high school senior died following complications of a meningococcal infection during which there was disseminated intravascular coagulation. this produced a typical waterhouse - friderichsen syndrome that affects which gland?
pancreas
parathyroid
pituitary
adrenal
thyroid

Explanation:

Waterhouse - Friderichsen syndrome is characterized by massive bilateral adrenal hemorrhage, usually due to severe bacterial infection like meningococcal sepsis. It primarily affects the adrenal glands.

Answer:

D. Adrenal