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Multiple Choice Questions Endocrine System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements does NOT describe a step in the synthesis and secretion of T3 and T4?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: T3 and T4 synthesis involves iodide trapping, oxidation to iodine, tyrosine iodination, and coupling not calcitonin synthesis, which occurs in separate thyroid C-cells for calcium regulation. This exclusion distinguishes thyroid hormone production, essential for metabolism, from unrelated calcitonin processes.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following conditions could potentially result from hyposecretion of a hormone released by the portion of the marked gland in the diagram?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following endocrine disorders is the individual shown in this picture suffering from?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The anterior pituitary develops from which of the following germ layers during embryonic development?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is part of the anterior pituitary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.