Endocrine Disorders Quiz
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What is the role of releasing hormones from the hypothalamus?

  • They tell the pituitary what to release into the blood (correct)
  • They directly stimulate the target tissues
  • They inhibit the production of trophic hormones
  • They regulate the growth of peripheral glands

What can be a cause of endocrine disorders?

  • Psychological stress
  • Genetic mutations
  • Infectious (viral/bacterial infections) (correct)
  • Environmental pollution

What is the primary function of T3?

  • Stimulates metabolism (correct)
  • Inhibits cardiovascular function
  • Regulates body temperature
  • Stimulates protein synthesis

What happens in case of thyroid insufficiency due to lack of iodine?

<p>TSH continues to be made (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of thyroid hormone on cardiovascular function?

<p>Increases cardiovascular function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of TSH?

<p>Stimulates the thyroid gland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of T4 in the body?

<p>It is inactive until converted into T3 in the tissues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of trophic hormones from the pituitary?

<p>They tell specific peripheral glands to grow and produce their hormones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of growth hormone?

<p>Stimulates growth and cell reproduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of hyposecretion of hormone-producing glands?

<p>Reduced production of specific hormones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of T3 on protein synthesis?

<p>Increases protein synthesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of hypersecretion in the hypothalamus/pituitary axis?

<p>Excessive release of trophic hormones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is essential for brain development and growth in children?

<p>Thyroid hormone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism?

<p>Hashimoto thyroiditis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the manifestations of hyperthyroidism?

<p>Weight loss, despite large appetite (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is secreted by the pituitary tumor in a patient showing signs of hyperthyroidism?

<p>Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for plasma calcium level?

<p>8.5–10.5 mg/dL (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does parathyroid hormone (PTH) do to calcium levels?

<p>Raises calcium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the manifestations of hypoparathyroidism?

<p>Tetany and muscle cramps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may cause primary hyperparathyroidism?

<p>Hyperplasia of the parathyroid gland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism?

<p>Renal failure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may chronic bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism lead to?

<p>Pathologic fractures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a manifestation of hyperthyroidism in a patient who has lost weight and complains of being hot all the time, with tachycardia and exophthalmos?

<p>Increased O2 consumption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of extracellular parathyroid hormone (PTH) on nerve and muscle cells?

<p>Blocks Na+ gates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of trophic hormones from the pituitary?

<p>Stimulate specific peripheral glands to grow and produce their hormones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of hypersecretion in the hypothalamus/pituitary axis?

<p>Excessive hormone production in the target tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of T3 on metabolism?

<p>Stimulates metabolism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may chronic bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism lead to?

<p>Osteoporosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of hyposecretion of hormone-producing glands?

<p>Reduced production of specific hormones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is essential for brain development and growth in children?

<p>Thyroid hormone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does parathyroid hormone (PTH) do to calcium levels?

<p>Increases calcium levels in the blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of T3?

<p>Stimulates metabolism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of releasing hormones from the hypothalamus?

<p>Tell the pituitary what to release into the blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ACTH?

<p>Stimulates the adrenal cortex (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of TSH on the thyroid?

<p>Stimulates the thyroid to produce T3 and T4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for plasma calcium level?

<p>8.5-10.5 mg/dL (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

<p>Enhancing renal reabsorption of Ca2+ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may cause hypoparathyroidism?

<p>Congenital absence of the parathyroid gland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism?

<p>Hashimoto thyroiditis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary manifestation of hyperparathyroidism?

<p>Hypercalcemia and increased calcium in urine filtrate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of TSH on the thyroid gland?

<p>Stimulating thyroid hormone production and release (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of trophic hormones from the pituitary?

<p>Stimulate growth and development of target glands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of primary hyperparathyroidism?

<p>Hypercalcemia and kidney stone formation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of extracellular parathyroid hormone (PTH) on nerve and muscle cells?

<p>Blocks Na+ gates in nerve and muscle cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of hypersecretion in the hypothalamus/pituitary axis?

<p>Excessive hormone production in target glands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of T3 in the body?

<p>Regulating metabolic rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the intracellular environment?

<p>Acts as a second messenger in hormone pathways (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of T4 in the body?

<p>Promoting Na+ retention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of trophic hormones from the pituitary?

<p>Stimulate growth of specific peripheral glands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of extracellular parathyroid hormone (PTH) on nerve and muscle cells?

<p>Increases calcium release from the cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of primary hyperparathyroidism?

<p>Increased calcium levels in the blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of T3?

<p>Stimulates metabolism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of hypersecretion in the hypothalamus/pituitary axis?

<p>Disruption of hormonal feedback mechanisms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of TSH?

<p>Control thyroid hormone release (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may chronic bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism lead to?

<p>Osteoporosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is essential for brain development and growth in children?

<p>Thyroid hormone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens in case of thyroid insufficiency due to lack of iodine?

<p>T3 and T4 are not made (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a cause of endocrine disorders?

<p>Viral or bacterial infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of growth hormone?

<p>Promote growth and development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of T4 in the body?

<p>Increases metabolic rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism?

<p>Autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is essential for brain development and growth in children?

<p>Thyroid hormone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does parathyroid hormone (PTH) do to calcium levels?

<p>Raises plasma calcium levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary manifestation of hyperparathyroidism?

<p>Hypercalcemia and increased calcium in urine filtrate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of extracellular parathyroid hormone (PTH) on nerve and muscle cells?

<p>Blocks Na+ gates in nerve and muscle cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of TSH on the thyroid gland?

<p>Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is being secreted by the pituitary tumor in a patient showing signs of hyperthyroidism?

<p>Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for plasma calcium level?

<p>8.5–10.5 mg/dL (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of hypersecretion in the hypothalamus/pituitary axis?

<p>Overstimulation of target glands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of trophic hormones from the pituitary?

<p>Stimulate the growth and function of other endocrine glands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may cause primary hyperparathyroidism?

<p>Hyperplasia of the parathyroid gland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of T3 on metabolism?

<p>Increases metabolic rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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