Podcast
Questions and Answers
What may be the reason for short stature in some individuals?
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?
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)?
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?
At what age is precocious puberty defined in girls?
Which hormone deficiency can cause decreased bone formation and development?
Which hormone deficiency can cause decreased bone formation and development?
What is the major medical cause of short stature?
What is the major medical cause of short stature?
What is the characteristic facial feature of individuals with Down syndrome?
What is the characteristic facial feature of individuals with Down syndrome?
What is the main characteristic of Turner syndrome?
What is the main characteristic of Turner syndrome?
What is the common feature of individuals with Noonan syndrome?
What is the common feature of individuals with Noonan syndrome?
What is the characteristic of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome?
What is the characteristic of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome?
What is the characteristic of the face of individuals with Silver-Russell syndrome?
What is the characteristic of the face of individuals with Silver-Russell syndrome?
Which genetic disorder affects only females?
Which genetic disorder affects only females?
What is a characteristic of the trunk size in individuals with this disorder?
What is a characteristic of the trunk size in individuals with this disorder?
What is the primary purpose of anthropometric measurements in diagnosing this disorder?
What is the primary purpose of anthropometric measurements in diagnosing this disorder?
What is included in the medical history evaluation for this disorder?
What is included in the medical history evaluation for this disorder?
What type of tests are used to confirm the diagnosis of this disorder?
What type of tests are used to confirm the diagnosis of this disorder?
What is the purpose of evaluating the family history in diagnosing this disorder?
What is the purpose of evaluating the family history in diagnosing this disorder?
What is assessed during the evaluation of psychology-related questions?
What is assessed during the evaluation of psychology-related questions?
What is the primary goal of managing short stature?
What is the primary goal of managing short stature?
What is the purpose of X-rays in assessing short stature?
What is the purpose of X-rays in assessing short stature?
What is the treatment for short stature caused by underlying hormonal deficiency?
What is the treatment for short stature caused by underlying hormonal deficiency?
What is the purpose of administering GnRHa in the treatment of precocious puberty?
What is the purpose of administering GnRHa in the treatment of precocious puberty?
What is the purpose of ultrasound in children with genetic syndromes?
What is the purpose of ultrasound in children with genetic syndromes?
What is a possible consequence of limb-lengthening procedures?
What is a possible consequence of limb-lengthening procedures?
What is a common effect of genetic disorders on an individual's growth?
What is a common effect of genetic disorders on an individual's growth?
Which bone disease is characterized by short-limbed dwarfism?
Which bone disease is characterized by short-limbed dwarfism?
What type of disorders can affect overall growth, including stature?
What type of disorders can affect overall growth, including stature?
What is a known environmental pollutant associated with reduced height?
What is a known environmental pollutant associated with reduced height?
What is the term for short stature where the body is in proportion?
What is the term for short stature where the body is in proportion?
What is the most common cause of disproportionate short stature?
What is the most common cause of disproportionate short stature?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
