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What type of cells in the endocrine pancreas produce insulin?
What type of cells in the endocrine pancreas produce insulin?
- Delta cells
- Alpha cells
- Gamma cells
- Beta cells (correct)
Which hormone is released by the alpha cells of the endocrine pancreas?
Which hormone is released by the alpha cells of the endocrine pancreas?
- Thyroid hormone
- Growth hormone
- Glucagon (correct)
- Insulin
What is the primary function of insulin in blood glucose regulation?
What is the primary function of insulin in blood glucose regulation?
- Stimulating glucose release into the bloodstream
- Facilitating glucose uptake by cells (correct)
- Promoting glycogen breakdown
- Reducing fatty acid synthesis
In response to low blood glucose levels, what does glucagon stimulate in the liver?
In response to low blood glucose levels, what does glucagon stimulate in the liver?
Which hormone promotes storage of glucose as glycogen in the liver and muscles?
Which hormone promotes storage of glucose as glycogen in the liver and muscles?
What is the role of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
What is the role of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
What is the primary function of aldosterone?
What is the primary function of aldosterone?
When does the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) get activated?
When does the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) get activated?
Which gland produces antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Which gland produces antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
What is the main function of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)?
What is the main function of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)?
Which hormone increases calcium reabsorption in the kidneys and promotes calcium release from bones?
Which hormone increases calcium reabsorption in the kidneys and promotes calcium release from bones?
What hormone is released by the atria of the heart in response to high blood volume or high blood pressure?
What hormone is released by the atria of the heart in response to high blood volume or high blood pressure?
What is the main cause of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
What is the main cause of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
How can central and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus be differentiated?
How can central and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus be differentiated?
Which of the following is a management strategy for SIADH?
Which of the following is a management strategy for SIADH?
What pharmacological treatment may be considered for SIADH if other interventions fail?
What pharmacological treatment may be considered for SIADH if other interventions fail?
Which hormones are primarily produced by the adrenal cortex?
Which hormones are primarily produced by the adrenal cortex?
What is the characteristic symptom of Addison's disease?
What is the characteristic symptom of Addison's disease?
What test is considered the gold standard for diagnosing Addison's disease?
What test is considered the gold standard for diagnosing Addison's disease?
For a patient diagnosed with Addison's disease, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?
For a patient diagnosed with Addison's disease, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?
Which condition is more commonly associated with Addison's disease?
Which condition is more commonly associated with Addison's disease?
What is the most common cause of Addison's disease in developed countries?
What is the most common cause of Addison's disease in developed countries?
In cases of an Addisonian crisis, which treatment should be administered immediately?
In cases of an Addisonian crisis, which treatment should be administered immediately?
Based on the clinical presentation described, what condition is most likely for the 45-year-old male?
Based on the clinical presentation described, what condition is most likely for the 45-year-old male?
What is the classic triad of symptoms associated with pheochromocytoma?
What is the classic triad of symptoms associated with pheochromocytoma?
Which of the following laboratory tests is most commonly used for the initial diagnosis of pheochromocytoma?
Which of the following laboratory tests is most commonly used for the initial diagnosis of pheochromocytoma?
What is the most appropriate initial imaging study to localize a pheochromocytoma?
What is the most appropriate initial imaging study to localize a pheochromocytoma?
Which of the following medications should be initiated first in the preoperative management of a patient with pheochromocytoma?
Which of the following medications should be initiated first in the preoperative management of a patient with pheochromocytoma?
Which of the following genetic syndromes is associated with an increased risk of pheochromocytoma?
Which of the following genetic syndromes is associated with an increased risk of pheochromocytoma?
What is the definitive treatment for pheochromocytoma?
What is the definitive treatment for pheochromocytoma?
