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Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Histamine stimulation produces a large increment in secretion over the basal rate
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, histamine stimulation produces minimal additional secretion because basal rates are already maximally elevated by gastrin.
Question 2 of 5
Spider fingers, high arched palate, aortic abnormalities and ectopic lenses are seen in what syndrome:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Marfan syndrome features arachnodactyly, high arched palate, aortic defects, and lens dislocation due to fibrillin-1 mutation.
Question 3 of 5
Insulin requirement for diabetics are reduced in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exercise increases insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake, reducing insulin needs.
Question 4 of 5
Moon face, cutaneous telangectasia, muscular weakness and buffalo hump are characteristic of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cushing's syndrome features moon face, telangiectasia, weakness, and buffalo hump from cortisol excess.
Question 5 of 5
Iodine is not used exclusively in the treatment of grave's disease because of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iodine provides temporary control in Graves' disease but not sustained remission, limiting its exclusive use.