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Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with GH deficiency in adults?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with GH deficiency in adults?
- Reduced growth rate (correct)
- Influences on bone fracture risk
- Increased morbidity
- Blood lipids
What is the most common cause of idiopathic GH deficiency?
What is the most common cause of idiopathic GH deficiency?
- Increased morbidity
- Deficiency of GHRH (correct)
- Blood lipids
- Influences on bone fracture risk
Which method is considered the gold standard for testing GH deficiency?
Which method is considered the gold standard for testing GH deficiency?
- Basal GH levels
- IGF-I levels
- Insulin induced hypoglycemia (correct)
- IV arginine
Which test is commonly used to diagnose GH excess?
Which test is commonly used to diagnose GH excess?
What is the effect of prolonged GH excess?
What is the effect of prolonged GH excess?
What is the primary cause of GH excess?
What is the primary cause of GH excess?
Which of the following is NOT a method used to test for GH deficiency?
Which of the following is NOT a method used to test for GH deficiency?
What is the recommended number of methods to use when testing for GH deficiency?
What is the recommended number of methods to use when testing for GH deficiency?
Which of the following is a possible explanation for retardation of growth in a patient with low GH levels?
Which of the following is a possible explanation for retardation of growth in a patient with low GH levels?
Which of the following is a characteristic of GH excess in childhood?
Which of the following is a characteristic of GH excess in childhood?
Which of the following is a symptom of acromegaly?
Which of the following is a symptom of acromegaly?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of SIADH?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of SIADH?
Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of impaired renal concentrating power?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of impaired renal concentrating power?
What is the primary hormone involved in the initiation of lactation?
What is the primary hormone involved in the initiation of lactation?
What is the primary mode of regulation for prolactin secretion?
What is the primary mode of regulation for prolactin secretion?
What is the most common reason for measuring prolactin levels?
What is the most common reason for measuring prolactin levels?
