One of the following thyroid carcinomas is associated with the production of thyrocalcitonin and pheochromocytoma:

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One of the following thyroid carcinomas is associated with the production of thyrocalcitonin and pheochromocytoma:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Medullary thyroid carcinoma produces calcitonin and is linked to pheochromocytoma in MEN2 syndromes.

Question 2 of 5

Steroids

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Steroids increase gluconeogenesis, leading to hyperglycemia.

Question 3 of 5

Myasthenia gravis:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Thymectomy can improve myasthenia gravis in cases with thymoma by reducing autoantibody production.

Question 4 of 5

Herpes zoster (shingles) is an inflammation of:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Herpes zoster primarily affects the dorsal root ganglion, causing segmental rash and pain.

Question 5 of 5

Myoclonic seizures

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Myoclonic seizures involve sudden, brief muscle jerks.

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