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Endocrinology Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Anorexia nervosa is not associated with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Anorexia nervosa can affect both males and females. 2. Therefore, it is not exclusively in females. 3. Hypokalaemia, primary amenorrhea, and low FSH and LH are commonly associated with anorexia nervosa. 4. Choice C is incorrect as anorexia nervosa can affect individuals of any gender.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following would be considered contraindications to use of oral contraceptive pills except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Kidney disease. Oral contraceptive pills are contraindicated in patients with kidney disease due to the risk of impaired drug clearance and potential adverse effects on renal function. Breast cancer (A), liver disease (C), and prior history of deep venous thrombosis (D) are all contraindications to the use of oral contraceptives due to increased risks of complications such as thrombosis or exacerbation of underlying conditions.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following augments growth hormone release?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Stress. Stress triggers the release of growth hormone through the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. When the body is under stress, the hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland to release growth hormone. This hormone then stimulates growth and cell reproduction. Glucocorticoids (A) and somatostatin (B) actually inhibit the release of growth hormone. Obesity (D) can lead to decreased growth hormone release due to disrupted hormonal regulation. In summary, stress is the correct answer as it directly stimulates the release of growth hormone, while the other choices inhibit or have a negative impact on growth hormone release.
Question 4 of 5
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)may be seen in all except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Myxoedema. Myxoedema is associated with hypothyroidism, not SIADH. Guillain-Barre syndrome, subacute bacterial endocarditis, and bronchogenic carcinoma are all conditions that can lead to SIADH due to various mechanisms. Guillain-Barre syndrome can cause SIADH through autonomic dysfunction, endocarditis through the release of inflammatory cytokines, and bronchogenic carcinoma through production of ectopic ADH. Therefore, myxoedema is the only incorrect choice as it does not typically lead to SIADH.
Question 5 of 5
In injury to adrenal cortex, secretion of which is least affected?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Adrenaline. In injury to the adrenal cortex, adrenaline is least affected because it is primarily synthesized and secreted by the adrenal medulla, not the adrenal cortex. Cortisol, aldosterone, and androstenedione are hormones produced by the adrenal cortex. In adrenal cortex injury, the secretion of cortisol, aldosterone, and androstenedione would be significantly affected due to the damage to the adrenal cortex, leading to hormonal imbalance and related symptoms. Therefore, option A is the correct answer as it is not primarily secreted by the adrenal cortex and would be least affected in this scenario.