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Which hormone has direct effects on peripheral target cells and stimulates the secretion of IGF-1 by the liver?
Which hormone has direct effects on peripheral target cells and stimulates the secretion of IGF-1 by the liver?
What is the primary factor that suppresses serum GH levels after meals high in glucose?
What is the primary factor that suppresses serum GH levels after meals high in glucose?
Which hormone acts at renal collecting ducts and increases water reabsorption through V2 receptors?
Which hormone acts at renal collecting ducts and increases water reabsorption through V2 receptors?
What is a potent stimulus for vasopressin (ADH) release other than serum osmolality?
What is a potent stimulus for vasopressin (ADH) release other than serum osmolality?
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Which hormone is responsible for uterine contraction and breast milk secretion?
Which hormone is responsible for uterine contraction and breast milk secretion?
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Which substance is NOT mentioned as a stimulant for GH release in the text?
Which substance is NOT mentioned as a stimulant for GH release in the text?
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What is the primary effect of dopamine D2 receptor agonists on GH-secreting tumors?
What is the primary effect of dopamine D2 receptor agonists on GH-secreting tumors?
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Which hormone is synthesized in the liver and has direct effects on peripheral target cells?
Which hormone is synthesized in the liver and has direct effects on peripheral target cells?
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Which hormone is primarily under inhibitory control by dopamine?
Which hormone is primarily under inhibitory control by dopamine?
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What is the primary stimulatory factor for ACTH release?
What is the primary stimulatory factor for ACTH release?
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Which hormone is mainly under inhibitory control by somatostatin?
Which hormone is mainly under inhibitory control by somatostatin?
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Which is NOT a hormone primarily under trophic stimulation?
Which is NOT a hormone primarily under trophic stimulation?
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Which hormone activation is less important for its control by somatostatin?
Which hormone activation is less important for its control by somatostatin?
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What is the primary stimulatory factor for TSH release?
What is the primary stimulatory factor for TSH release?
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Which hormone is primarily under trophic stimulation?
Which hormone is primarily under trophic stimulation?
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Which hormone activation is less important for its control by somatostatin?
Which hormone activation is less important for its control by somatostatin?
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What is the LR+ for defining a goitre as a mass larger than the distal phalanx of the thumb in children?
What is the LR+ for defining a goitre as a mass larger than the distal phalanx of the thumb in children?
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What does an LR of 0.30 (95% CI 0.24-0.37) suggest about defining a goitre as a mass larger than the distal phalanx of the thumb?
What does an LR of 0.30 (95% CI 0.24-0.37) suggest about defining a goitre as a mass larger than the distal phalanx of the thumb?
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What is an alternative method for diagnosing a goitre?
What is an alternative method for diagnosing a goitre?
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What is indicated if a patient has a hot nodule on a radioisotope thyroid scan?
What is indicated if a patient has a hot nodule on a radioisotope thyroid scan?
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When should a radioisotope thyroid scan (Technetium 99) be ordered as per the text?
When should a radioisotope thyroid scan (Technetium 99) be ordered as per the text?
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What does RAIU test measure according to the text?
What does RAIU test measure according to the text?
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If a patient has low iodine uptake on RAIU test, what might this indicate?
If a patient has low iodine uptake on RAIU test, what might this indicate?
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What should be done if concerning sonographic features are found after a thyroid ultrasound?
What should be done if concerning sonographic features are found after a thyroid ultrasound?
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Which of the following is a common adverse effect of thionamides?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of thionamides?
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What is the mechanism of action of thionamides in inhibiting thyroid hormone synthesis?
What is the mechanism of action of thionamides in inhibiting thyroid hormone synthesis?
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Which medication is preferred over propylthiouracil (PTU) due to a longer duration of action?
Which medication is preferred over propylthiouracil (PTU) due to a longer duration of action?
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What should be monitored prior to considering treatment discontinuation with antithyroid medications?
What should be monitored prior to considering treatment discontinuation with antithyroid medications?
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Which condition is a good predictor for long-term remission with medical therapy using thionamides?
Which condition is a good predictor for long-term remission with medical therapy using thionamides?
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When is it recommended to use propylthiouracil (PTU) during pregnancy?
When is it recommended to use propylthiouracil (PTU) during pregnancy?
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What are the major side effects associated with antithyroid medications?
What are the major side effects associated with antithyroid medications?
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What is the preferred treatment duration with antithyroid medications before considering treatment discontinuation for long-term remission?
What is the preferred treatment duration with antithyroid medications before considering treatment discontinuation for long-term remission?
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What is the etiologic classification of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus according to the text?
What is the etiologic classification of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a genetic syndrome associated with Diabetes Mellitus according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a genetic syndrome associated with Diabetes Mellitus according to the text?
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What is one of the drug-induced causes of Diabetes Mellitus mentioned in the text?
What is one of the drug-induced causes of Diabetes Mellitus mentioned in the text?
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Which condition is characterized by immune-mediated or idiopathic cell destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency?
Which condition is characterized by immune-mediated or idiopathic cell destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency?
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What type of diabetes occurs when the body does not effectively use the insulin that is produced?
What type of diabetes occurs when the body does not effectively use the insulin that is produced?
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Which disease related to the pancreas is listed as a potential cause of Diabetes Mellitus in the text?
Which disease related to the pancreas is listed as a potential cause of Diabetes Mellitus in the text?
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What is a common endocrinopathy associated with Diabetes Mellitus as per the text?
What is a common endocrinopathy associated with Diabetes Mellitus as per the text?
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