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What are the symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism mentioned in the text?

Fever, joint pain, and dry skin

Heat intolerance, anxiety, muscle weakness, and hair loss (correct)

Weight gain, constipation, and cold intolerance

Sensitivity to cold, fatigue, and weight loss

Which antibodies are usually present in cases of autoimmune attack on the thyroid gland?

Anticoagulant antibodies

Antimicrosomal and antithyroglobulin antibodies (correct)

Antibodies to insulin

Antihistamine antibodies

What is a common symptom of excess cortisol production according to the text?

Profound weight loss

High blood calcium levels

Proximal muscle weakness (correct)

Low blood sugar levels

What is one of the treatment options mentioned for excess cortisol production?

Medication to stop steroid production Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of untreated hyperthyroidism in older individuals?

Cardiac arrhythmias and coma Signup and view all the answers

What is the major hormone produced by the adrenal gland mentioned in the text?

Aldosterone Signup and view all the answers

What causes menstrual irregularities and galactorrhea in women with prolactinoma?

Excess prolactin Signup and view all the answers

Which drugs are commonly used to treat small prolactinomas?

Bromocriptine, pergolide, cabergoline Signup and view all the answers

What hormone can be replaced to restore normal water balance in diabetes insipidus?

Desmopressin Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by increased heart rate, contractility, and growth?

Acromegaly Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of excessive T4 and T3 levels?

Enhanced lipolysis and growth and development Signup and view all the answers

How can physicians diagnose autoimmune thyroid disease?

By evaluating a thyroid nodule or glandular enlargement radiologically Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary hormone responsible for increasing serum calcium concentrations when levels are low?

Parathyroid hormone Signup and view all the answers

Which condition may result in symptoms like polyuria, thirst, abdominal pain, and constipation due to hypercalcemia?

Primary hyperparathyroidism Signup and view all the answers

Which glands are typically removed during surgery for hyperparathyroidism?

Parathyroid glands Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones regulate glucose levels by having opposing synthesis?

Insulin and glucagon Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is primarily associated with the regulation of calcium excretion by the kidneys?

Parathyroid hormone Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of pheochromocytomas occur in children?

10% Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone has anticatabolic properties by sparing protein catabolism and lipolysis?

Cortisol Signup and view all the answers

How does cortisol act on the alpha and beta cells?

Acting in a paracrine manner Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible outcome of insulin binding problems to the insulin receptor?

Hyperglycemia Signup and view all the answers

Which type of diabetes involves individuals with antibodies to insulin and islet cells, presenting like type 2 diabetics?

Double Diabetes Signup and view all the answers

Why can insulin only be administered by injection?

It undergoes rapid degradation by stomach acid and enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What is the criterion for impaired glucose tolerance during an oral glucose tolerance test?

$140$ mg/dl or more but less than $200$ mg/dl Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of providing insulin replacement?

To replicate normal physiologic secretion Signup and view all the answers

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