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What is the most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism?
What is the most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism?
- Pituitary Tumor
- Autoimmune reaction leading to IgG overproduction
- Viral illness or period of stress
- Decreased thyroid secretion due to autoimmune phenomenon (correct)
Which symptom is common in children with congenital goiter?
Which symptom is common in children with congenital goiter?
- Increased appetite
- Delayed sexual development (correct)
- Hypertension
- Loss of muscle strength
What is the purpose of using Propranolol in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
What is the purpose of using Propranolol in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
- To decrease bone age advancement
- To increase basal metabolic rate
- To induce weight gain
- To manage nervousness and loss of muscle strength (correct)
Which medication is classified as an antithyroid drug?
Which medication is classified as an antithyroid drug?
What is a characteristic feature of acute adrenal insufficiency?
What is a characteristic feature of acute adrenal insufficiency?
When is radioiodine ablative therapy typically considered for hyperthyroidism?
When is radioiodine ablative therapy typically considered for hyperthyroidism?
What is the most likely outcome of overproduction of growth hormone before the epiphyseal lines of the long bones have closed?
What is the most likely outcome of overproduction of growth hormone before the epiphyseal lines of the long bones have closed?
Which condition is characterized by a high pitch voice, mal-aligned teeth, and delayed development of secondary sex characteristics?
Which condition is characterized by a high pitch voice, mal-aligned teeth, and delayed development of secondary sex characteristics?
What is the main treatment for diabetes insipidus?
What is the main treatment for diabetes insipidus?
What characteristic distinguishes acromegaly from gigantism?
What characteristic distinguishes acromegaly from gigantism?
Which gland regulates the body's overall metabolic rate and controls calcium levels in the bloodstream?
Which gland regulates the body's overall metabolic rate and controls calcium levels in the bloodstream?
What hormone does the Pancreas gland primarily control in the blood?
What hormone does the Pancreas gland primarily control in the blood?
Which symptom is associated with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)?
Which symptom is associated with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)?
How does Desmopressin help treat diabetes insipidus?
How does Desmopressin help treat diabetes insipidus?
Which gland is responsible for regulating sugar levels in the blood?
Which gland is responsible for regulating sugar levels in the blood?
Which of the following glands is controlled by the Hypothalamus and plays a role in the body's water levels?
Which of the following glands is controlled by the Hypothalamus and plays a role in the body's water levels?
What hormone does the Pituitary Gland produce to regulate growth rate, reproduction, and metabolism?
What hormone does the Pituitary Gland produce to regulate growth rate, reproduction, and metabolism?
Which pair of hormones are primarily produced by the Thyroid Gland?
Which pair of hormones are primarily produced by the Thyroid Gland?
What is the enzyme responsible for converting phenylalanine to tyrosine?
What is the enzyme responsible for converting phenylalanine to tyrosine?
At what rate does the defective gene for Phenylketonuria (PKU) occur in the population?
At what rate does the defective gene for Phenylketonuria (PKU) occur in the population?
Which population is less commonly affected by Phenylketonuria (PKU) according to the text?
Which population is less commonly affected by Phenylketonuria (PKU) according to the text?
What is the range of normal phenylalanine levels in the blood as mentioned in the text?
What is the range of normal phenylalanine levels in the blood as mentioned in the text?
What type of diet can prevent mental retardation in individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU)?
What type of diet can prevent mental retardation in individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU)?
What is the first FDA-approved drug for treating Phenylketonuria (PKU) mentioned in the text?
What is the first FDA-approved drug for treating Phenylketonuria (PKU) mentioned in the text?
Which enzyme deficiency is responsible for the most common type of adrenocortical insufficiency mentioned in the text?
Which enzyme deficiency is responsible for the most common type of adrenocortical insufficiency mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic symptom of Salt-Wasting Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)?
What is a characteristic symptom of Salt-Wasting Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)?
Which CAH subtype is characterized by moderate aldosterone deficiency and excessive androgen production?
Which CAH subtype is characterized by moderate aldosterone deficiency and excessive androgen production?
What is a potential long-term consequence of Simple-Virilizing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?
What is a potential long-term consequence of Simple-Virilizing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?
In individuals with Ambiguous Genitalia due to CAH, what is a common treatment approach mentioned in the text?
In individuals with Ambiguous Genitalia due to CAH, what is a common treatment approach mentioned in the text?
What is a critical sign of shock discussed in the context of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)?
What is a critical sign of shock discussed in the context of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)?
