27 Questions
Which of the following is a symptom of ADH deficiency?
Excessive urination
What is the consequence of long-term suppression of the pituitary by exogenous hormone?
Pituitary and target organ shrinkage
Q1: What is the primary pathway regulating pituitary hormone secretion?
Feedback loop
Which hormone regulates the secretion of thyroid hormones?
TSH
Q2: What is the most common cause of pituitary adenoma-induced pituitary diseases?
Pituitary adenoma
What is the main function of thyroid hormones?
Increase metabolic rate
Q3: What type of mutation is most common in pituitary adenoma?
G-protein mutations
Q4: What is the classification of pituitary adenoma based on?
Hormone-producing cells
Q5: Which type of pituitary adenoma is the most common?
Lactotroph adenoma
What is the expected lab result for hyperthyroidism?
Increased T3 and T4 levels
Q6: What are the symptoms associated with acromegaly?
Muscle weakness
Which gland is considered the true endocrine gland in the pituitary?
Anterior pituitary
Which two neurohormones are stored and released by the posterior pituitary?
Oxytocin and vasopressin
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the thyroid gland?
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Which hormone is produced by the lactotrophs in the pituitary?
Prolactin (PRL)
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the adrenal glands?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Which hormone is responsible for promoting growth in the body?
Growth hormone (GH)
Which two hormones are produced by the gonadotrophs in the pituitary?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)
Which is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI)
What is the gender distribution of hyperthyroidism cases in the US?
Women are more affected than men
At what age range does hyperthyroidism typically peak?
20-40 years
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in areas without iodine deficiency?
Autoimmune response against thyroid antigens
What is the gender distribution of hypothyroidism cases?
Women are more affected than men
At what age range does Hashimoto thyroiditis typically peak?
40-60 years
What is the most common cause of hypoparathyroidism?
Thyroid or neck surgery
What are the symptoms of hypoparathyroidism?
Neuromuscular irritability, tingling lips/fingers/toes, muscle spasms
What are the two genetic aberrations associated with hyperparathyroidism?
Cyclin D1 rearrangement and MEN1 mutation
Test your knowledge of pituitary gland disorders and their clinical symptoms, including Sheehan syndrome and posterior pituitary diseases. Learn about hormone imbalances and their effects on the body in this quiz.
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