18 Questions
What is a characteristic diagnosis of Turner syndrome?
Lymphedema of hands and feet in early adolescence
What is the primary role of PTH in calcium regulation?
To raise calcium levels by pulling from bone
What is the target organ for calcium regulation?
Skeletal muscles
What is the normal range of ionized calcium levels?
4.5-5.6
What is the primary cause of hypophosphatemia?
Kidney failure
What is the effect of calcitonin on calcium levels?
Stores calcium in bone
What is the primary cause of Hyperpituitarism?
Pituitary adenoma
What is the result of excess GH production in adulthood?
Acromegaly
What is the term for the decreased secretion of hormones causing hypofunction of secondary organs?
Hypopituitarism
What is the term for the condition where the hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis is activated too early?
Precocious Puberty
What is the term for the condition where the pituitary gland produces too much prolactin?
Hyperprolactinemia
What is the result of Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults?
Decreased lean mass and increased fat mass
Which hormone regulates water and electrolyte balance in the body?
Antidiuretic hormone
What is the function of the hypothalamus in hormonal regulation?
Release or inhibit hormones to regulate pituitary secretion
Which gland is considered the 'master gland' due to its role in regulating other endocrine glands?
Pituitary gland
What is the effect of hypothyroidism on metabolic processes?
Slows down metabolic processes
Which hormone is implicated in the regulation of growth and development?
Growth hormone
What is the primary function of the parathyroid glands?
Regulate calcium levels
Test your knowledge of the signs, symptoms, and treatment of hyperkalemia, including its diagnosis in late childhood and early adolescence, and the medications used to manage the condition. This quiz covers the effects of hyperkalemia on the body, including its impact on skeletal muscles and the heart.
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