22 Questions
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults?
Hashimoto's Disease (Thyroiditis)
What is the prevalence of hypothyroidism in females compared to males?
5:1
What is the effect of increased TSH on the thyroid gland?
Enlargement
What is the primary indication of hypothyroidism in children?
Slowing of growth and mental development
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by pituitary gland failure?
Secondary hypothyroidism
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by hypothalamic failure?
Tertiary hypothyroidism
What is the term for the hard, non-pitting edema that occurs in myxedema?
Puffy face
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism (Thyrotoxicosis)?
Graves Disease
What is the term for the excess production of cortisol?
Cushing's disease
What is the term for the destruction of the adrenal cortex?
Addison's disease
What is the term for the deficiency of cortisol?
Addison's disease
What is the term for the excess production of thyroid hormones?
Hyperthyroidism
What is the term for the deficiency of thyroid hormones?
Hypothyroidism
What is the term for the autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism?
Graves Disease
What is the term for the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome?
Peculiar fat deposits, muscle wasting, osteoporosis
What is the term for the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
Drug therapy, radiation therapy, surgical removal
What percentage of Americans have been diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus?
30%
What is the leading cause of blindness in adults aged 20 to 74 years?
Diabetes Mellitus
What is the primary function of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
Producing hormones such as insulin and glucagon
What is the cut-off value for a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus based on a 2-hour plasma glucose level?
200 mg/dL
What is the percentage of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus patients with an immune-mediated etiology?
95%
What is the diagnostic criterion for Metabolic Syndrome?
Three or more of the following conditions
Test your knowledge of endocrine disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, adrenal insufficiencies, diabetes mellitus, and more. Learn about the normal regulation of the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and pancreas, and understand the causes and effects of endocrine dysfunction.
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