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Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most common site of esophageal cancers are found in the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The middle third of the esophagus is the most common site for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, which historically predominates, though adenocarcinoma in the lower third is increasing in Western populations due to Barrett's esophagus.
Question 2 of 5
Gallstones are statistically associated in a positive way with all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gallstones are linked to age, female sex (especially premenopausal), obesity, and diabetes; 'none of these' is incorrect as all are risk factors.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Insulin requirement for diabetics are reduced in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exercise increases insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake, reducing insulin needs.
Question 5 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.