20 Questions
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperaldosteronism?
Hypertension
What is the major cause of hypertension in 5-10% of hypertensive individuals?
Hyperaldosteronism
Which of the following is a symptom of adrenogenital syndrome in females?
Clitoral hypertrophy
What is the primary cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)?
21-hydroxylase deficiency
Which gene mutation is associated with MEN1 syndrome?
MEN1
Which gland is the first affected in MEN1 syndrome?
Parathyroid
Which type of diabetes is characterized by immunological destruction of beta cells and insulin deficiency?
Type 1 diabetes
What percentage of the US population has diabetes?
11-20%
What is the fasting plasma glucose level range for prediabetes?
100-125 mg/dL
What is the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level indicating diabetes?
6.5-7.5%
Which two tissues merge during development to form the adrenal gland?
Adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex
Which part of the adrenal gland secretes catecholamines like epinephrine?
Adrenal medulla
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and acts as a mineralocorticoid?
Aldosterone
Which lecture covers diseases in the adrenal gland, pancreas, and others?
Lecture 3
What is the physiology of the adrenal gland related to mineralocorticoids called?
Steroidogenesis
Which of the following is a symptom of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
Endometrial hyperplasia
Which cells in the ovary undergo luteinization or hyperplasia in PCOS?
Theca cells
What is the etiology of PCOS?
Unknown
What is the primary male reproductive disease mentioned in the text?
Testicular tumor
What is the link between obesity and type II diabetes mentioned in the text?
Obesity increases the risk of type II diabetes
Test your knowledge on reproductive and endocrine diseases in this informative quiz. Learn about male and female reproductive diseases, diseases in the pituitary, thyroid, and parathyroid glands, as well as diseases in the adrenal gland, pancreas, and other organs. Expand your understanding of the intricate workings of the reproductive and endocrine system.
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