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Which laboratory finding is characteristic of Cushing’s syndrome?
Which laboratory finding is characteristic of Cushing’s syndrome?
- Loss of circadian rhythm of ACTH and cortisol (correct)
- Decreased serum cortisol
- Normal levels of urinary free cortisol
- Elevated serum insulin
What is a common metabolic effect of excess cortisol in Cushing’s syndrome?
What is a common metabolic effect of excess cortisol in Cushing’s syndrome?
- Hypocalcemia and increased parathyroid hormone levels
- Hypernatremia and potassium retention
- Hypoglycemia and insulin sensitivity
- Hyperglycemia and insulin resistance (correct)
Which system is affected by excess cortisol in Cushing’s syndrome, leading to thin, friable skin and wide purple striae?
Which system is affected by excess cortisol in Cushing’s syndrome, leading to thin, friable skin and wide purple striae?
- Immune system
- Dermatologic system (correct)
- Adipose system
- Vascular system
Which of the following is a neurologic manifestation associated with excess cortisol in Cushing’s syndrome?
Which of the following is a neurologic manifestation associated with excess cortisol in Cushing’s syndrome?
What is a common effect of excess cortisol on muscle in Cushing’s syndrome?
What is a common effect of excess cortisol on muscle in Cushing’s syndrome?
Which diagnostic test is a sensitive indicator for endogenous Cushing’s syndrome?
Which diagnostic test is a sensitive indicator for endogenous Cushing’s syndrome?
What is the most common cause of hypercalcemia?
What is the most common cause of hypercalcemia?
What is the key finding in primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is the key finding in primary hyperparathyroidism?
Which of the following is not a characteristic finding of primary hyperparathyroidism?
Which of the following is not a characteristic finding of primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is the treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is the treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is the cause of renal osteodystrophy in chronic renal failure?
What is the cause of renal osteodystrophy in chronic renal failure?
Which of the following is not a characteristic finding of malignancy-related hypercalcemia without bone metastases?
Which of the following is not a characteristic finding of malignancy-related hypercalcemia without bone metastases?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hyperthyroidism?
In hyperthyroidism, what is the effect on cardiovascular function?
In hyperthyroidism, what is the effect on cardiovascular function?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hypothyroidism?
In hyperthyroidism, what is the effect on general behavior?
In hyperthyroidism, what is the effect on general behavior?
What is the effect of hypothyroidism on respiratory function?
What is the effect of hypothyroidism on respiratory function?
What is the primary function of the thyroid follicles?
What is the primary function of the thyroid follicles?
Which of the following statements about the thyroid gland's structure is correct?
Which of the following statements about the thyroid gland's structure is correct?
What is the primary component found within the follicular cavity?
What is the primary component found within the follicular cavity?
Which of the following cell types is responsible for producing thyroid hormones?
Which of the following cell types is responsible for producing thyroid hormones?
What is the approximate weight range of a healthy thyroid gland?
What is the approximate weight range of a healthy thyroid gland?
What is the primary role of the lobules in the thyroid gland?
What is the primary role of the lobules in the thyroid gland?
Which region of the pituitary gland comprises the largest portion and produces nearly all the adenohypophysis hormones?
Which region of the pituitary gland comprises the largest portion and produces nearly all the adenohypophysis hormones?
Which cell type in the pituitary gland is responsible for secreting the $\alpha$ and $\beta$ subunits of FSH and LH?
Which cell type in the pituitary gland is responsible for secreting the $\alpha$ and $\beta$ subunits of FSH and LH?
Which hormone is cleaved from the prohormone POMC within the pituitary gland?
Which hormone is cleaved from the prohormone POMC within the pituitary gland?
Which pituitary lobe is described as being more vascular than the pars distalis, and containing mostly gonadotrophs and thyrotrophs?
Which pituitary lobe is described as being more vascular than the pars distalis, and containing mostly gonadotrophs and thyrotrophs?
Which pituitary hormone exhibits the highest levels during puberty, but steadily declines with increasing age?
Which pituitary hormone exhibits the highest levels during puberty, but steadily declines with increasing age?
