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What is the primary glucocorticoid released by the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary glucocorticoid released by the adrenal cortex?
- Calcitonin
- Cortisol (correct)
- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
What is the main function of the parathyroid gland?
What is the main function of the parathyroid gland?
- Promote insulin secretion from the pancreas
- Stimulate calcium release into the blood (correct)
- Inhibit calcium absorption in the intestines
- Increase sodium reabsorption in the kidneys
What happens in cases of diabetes insipidus?
What happens in cases of diabetes insipidus?
- Excessive blood glucose levels
- Decreased thirst due to low sodium levels
- Excessive water reabsorption in the kidneys
- Insufficient ADH secretion (correct)
Which gland is considered the master gland of the endocrine system?
Which gland is considered the master gland of the endocrine system?
What is the effect of low calcium levels on parathyroid function?
What is the effect of low calcium levels on parathyroid function?
What is the primary difference between T3 and T4 hormones?
What is the primary difference between T3 and T4 hormones?
Which medication is the main drug used to treat hyperthyroidism?
Which medication is the main drug used to treat hyperthyroidism?
What is the recommended management for hypoglycemia in a diabetic patient?
What is the recommended management for hypoglycemia in a diabetic patient?
What are the classic symptoms of type 1 diabetes?
What are the classic symptoms of type 1 diabetes?
What is the main treatment for pheochromocytoma?
What is the main treatment for pheochromocytoma?
What causes hyperparathyroidism?
What causes hyperparathyroidism?
What are the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What are the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is the recommended action in case of insulin shock?
What is the recommended action in case of insulin shock?
What are Kussmaul respirations associated with?
What are Kussmaul respirations associated with?
What is the primary hormone involved in diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary hormone involved in diabetes mellitus?
Which medication is used for the treatment of Cushing's syndrome?
Which medication is used for the treatment of Cushing's syndrome?
What is the long-acting duration of Glipizide?
What is the long-acting duration of Glipizide?
What can cause hypoglycemia in non-diabetic individuals?
What can cause hypoglycemia in non-diabetic individuals?
What is the primary difference between T3 and T4 hormones?
What is the primary difference between T3 and T4 hormones?
What is the primary glucocorticoid released by the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary glucocorticoid released by the adrenal cortex?
What causes hyperparathyroidism?
What causes hyperparathyroidism?
What happens in cases of diabetes insipidus?
What happens in cases of diabetes insipidus?
What are Kussmaul respirations associated with?
What are Kussmaul respirations associated with?
What is the recommended action in case of insulin shock?
What is the recommended action in case of insulin shock?
What are the classic symptoms of type 1 diabetes?
What are the classic symptoms of type 1 diabetes?
What is the main treatment for pheochromocytoma?
What is the main treatment for pheochromocytoma?
What is the effect of low calcium levels on parathyroid function?
What is the effect of low calcium levels on parathyroid function?
What is the long-acting duration of Glipizide?
What is the long-acting duration of Glipizide?
Which medication is used for the treatment of Cushing's syndrome?
Which medication is used for the treatment of Cushing's syndrome?
Which medication is the main drug used to treat hyperthyroidism?
Which medication is the main drug used to treat hyperthyroidism?
