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All but one of the following are common finding in panhypopituitarism:

A. genital atrophy B. hypertension C. absence of pubic & axillary hair D. pallid appearance

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Panhypopituitarism causes hypotension (low cortisol/aldosterone), not hypertension; other features reflect hormone deficiencies.

Endemic goiter is principally caused by:

A. poor diet habits B. drug toxicity C. genetic predisposition D. deficiency of iodine in soil & water

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Endemic goiter results from iodine deficiency in the environment, impairing thyroid hormone synthesis.

Following the birth of a child a women develops symptoms of adrenal and thyroid insufficiency, the most likely cause is:

A. toxemia of pregnancy B. congenital hypopituitarism C. post partum bleeding D. post partum sepsis

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Postpartum pituitary necrosis (Sheehan's syndrome) from bleeding causes adrenal and thyroid insufficiency.

There is a high incidence of peptic ulcer associated with:

A. hyperthyroidism B. hyperparathyroidism C. hypoparathyroidism D. pseudo- hypoparathyroidism

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism increases gastric acid secretion via hypercalcemia, raising peptic ulcer risk.

Hyperparathyroidism

A. low phosphorus B. high phosphorus C. low serum potassium D. Purpura

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism lowers serum phosphorus via renal excretion.

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