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Endocrine System Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
In general, albinism is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nail hypoplasia is not a feature of albinism; others relate to melanin deficiency.
Question 2 of 5
Matching: Isovaleric acidemia
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Isovaleric acidemia can present with pancytopenia during crises due to bone marrow suppression.
Question 3 of 5
In addition to routine supportive care, what additional therapy would be most appropriate for the child in the previous question?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin B12 treats methylmalonic acidemia in B12-responsive forms, reducing toxic metabolites.
Question 4 of 5
Lysinuric protein intolerance is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mental retardation is not universal in lysinuric protein intolerance; other features are typical.
Question 5 of 5
Matching: X-linked
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is a peroxisomal disorder.