Secretion of hormones by the anterior pituitary is controlled by circulating levels of hormones from the target gland and hormones secreted by the... correct answers Hypothalamus
Pituitary secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is inhibited by elevated levels of... correct answers Cor...
Secretion of hormones by the anterior pituitary is controlled by circulating levels of
hormones from the target gland and hormones secreted by the... correct answers
Hypothalamus
Pituitary secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is inhibited by elevated levels
of... correct answers Cortisol
Which of the following is a tropic (stimulating) hormone?
A). Parathyroid hormone
B). Testosterone
C). Thyroxine
D). Growth Hormone correct answers D). Growth hormone
Pituitary adenomas that secrete _______ are by far the most common form of
hyperpituitarism. correct answers Prolactin
The parent substance of all steroid hormones is... correct answers Cholesterol
A patient presents with adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison's disease. Serum
sodium and potassium analyses are done. The results would reveal... correct answers
Low sodium levels & high potassium levels
The FINAL metabolite of epinephrine that is measured in urine is... correct answers
Vanillylmandelic acid
As a screening test for Cushing's syndrome, the physician wishes to see whether a
patient exhibits normal diurnal rhythm of his cortisol secretion. At what time should the
specimens be drawn for plasma cortisol determination? (Assume a daytime work
schedule for the patient.) correct answers 8 AM, 8 PM
In a patient who is suspected of having pheochromocytoma, measurement of which of
the following urinary compounds would be the most useful?
A). VMA
B). Dopamine
C). Homovanillic acid
D). Catecholamines
E). Metanephrines correct answers E). Metanephrines
For the past 3 weeks, serum estriol levels in a pregnant woman have been steadily
increasing. This is consistent with... correct answers Normal pregnancy
, Which of the following is secreted by the placenta and used for the early detection of
pregnancy?
A). HCG
B). FSH
C). LH
D). Any of these can be used for this purpose correct answers A). HCG
Androgen secretion by the testes is stimulated by... correct answers LH
The placenta secretes numerous hormones, both protein and steroid. Which of the
following hormones is not secreted by the placenta?
A). LH
B). HCG
C). Human placental lactogen
D). Estrogen
E). Progesterone correct answers A). LH
Collection of a 24-hour urine is used to measure which of the following?
A). All of these may be measured with a 24 hour urine
B). Catecholamines
C). Creatinine clearance
D). Metanephrines correct answers A). All of these may be measured with a 24 hour
urine
Which of the following is responsible for epinephrine production?
A). Norepinephrine
B). LH
C). FSH
D). Cortisol correct answers D). Cortisol
Match the condition with the clinical symptoms:
Pheochromocytoma correct answers Hypertension, palpitations, headaches
Match the condition with the clinical symptoms:
Cushing's syndrome correct answers Hypertension, weakness, "buffalo hump", skin
abnormalities such as hyperpigmentation
Match the condition with the clinical symptoms:
Primary aldosteronism correct answers Hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis
Match the condition with the clinical symptoms:
Adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) correct answers Hypotension, hypoglycemia,
weight loss, weakness
Match the adrenal gland region with the correct hormone:
Adrenal cortex zona glomerulosa correct answers Aldosterone
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