Causes of Short Stature

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What may be the reason for short stature in some individuals?

Lack of physical activity
Hormonal imbalance during adulthood
Infection during adolescence
Genetic or nutritional factors during gestational period and early childhood (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a medical reason for short stature?

Hormonal deficiencies
Malnutrition
Endocrine disorder
Fractures (correct)

What stimulates the secretion of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)?

Thyroid hormone
Growth hormone (correct)
Androgen
Sex hormones

At what age is precocious puberty defined in girls?

Age 8 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone deficiency can cause decreased bone formation and development?

Androgen deficiency (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major medical cause of short stature?

Growth hormone deficiency (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic facial feature of individuals with Down syndrome?

Flat nasal bridge (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Turner syndrome?

Missing or partially missing X chromosome (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common feature of individuals with Noonan syndrome?

Unusual facial features (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome?

Constant hunger (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the face of individuals with Silver-Russell syndrome?

Triangular face with distinctive facial features (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic disorder affects only females?

Turner syndrome (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the trunk size in individuals with this disorder?

Average size (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of anthropometric measurements in diagnosing this disorder?

To determine the height and body proportions of the individual (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the medical history evaluation for this disorder?

The individual's medical history from the gestational period to adolescence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of tests are used to confirm the diagnosis of this disorder?

Both radiological and laboratory tests (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluating the family history in diagnosing this disorder?

To identify any history of short stature in the family (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is assessed during the evaluation of psychology-related questions?

Behavioral changes, social relationships, and family relationships (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of managing short stature?

To alleviate the underlying cause (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of X-rays in assessing short stature?

To estimate and correlate bone age with chronological age (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for short stature caused by underlying hormonal deficiency?

Hormonal treatment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering GnRHa in the treatment of precocious puberty?

To suppress gonadotropin and gonadal steroid secretion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ultrasound in children with genetic syndromes?

To evaluate kidneys and heart (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of limb-lengthening procedures?

Enormous morbidity and mortality risks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of genetic disorders on an individual's growth?

Short stature (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which bone disease is characterized by short-limbed dwarfism?

Diastrophic dysplasia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of disorders can affect overall growth, including stature?

Chronic disorders (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a known environmental pollutant associated with reduced height?

Lead (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for short stature where the body is in proportion?

Proportionate short stature (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of disproportionate short stature?

Achondroplasia (C) Signup and view all the answers