BMR is increased in (A) Starvation (B) Hypothyroidism (C) Addison’s disease (D) Pregnancy

BMR is increased in (A) Starvation (B) Hypothyroidism (C) Addison’s disease (D) Pregnancy
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BMR is decreased in all of the following except (A) Fever (B) Addison’s disease (C) Starvation (D) Hypothyroidism

Description : BMR is decreased in all of the following except (A) Fever (B) Addison’s disease (C) Starvation (D) Hypothyroidism

Last Answer : Answer : A

BMR is increased in all of the following except (A) Hyperthyroidism (B) Anaemia (C) Addison’s disease (D) Pregnancy

Description : BMR is increased in all of the following except (A) Hyperthyroidism (B) Anaemia (C) Addison’s disease (D) Pregnancy

Last Answer : Answer : C

BMR (Basal Metabolic rate) is elevated in (A) Hyper thyroidism (B) Under nutrition (C) Starvation (D) Hypothyroidism

Description : BMR (Basal Metabolic rate) is elevated in (A) Hyper thyroidism (B) Under nutrition (C) Starvation (D) Hypothyroidism

Last Answer : Answer : A

BMR is decreased in (A) Pregnancy (B) Starvation (C) Anaemia (D) Fever

Description : BMR is decreased in (A) Pregnancy (B) Starvation (C) Anaemia (D) Fever

Last Answer : Answer : B

Insulin resistance is encountered in (A) Addison’s disease (B) Hypothyroidism (C) Hypopituctarism (D) Acromegaly

Description : Insulin resistance is encountered in (A) Addison’s disease (B) Hypothyroidism (C) Hypopituctarism (D) Acromegaly

Last Answer : Answer : D

Glucose tolerance is decreased in (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Hypopituitarisme (C) Addison’s disease (D) Hypothyroidism

Description : Glucose tolerance is decreased in (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Hypopituitarisme (C) Addison’s disease (D) Hypothyroidism

Last Answer : A

Which of the following condition is characterized by ketonuria but without glycosuria? (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Diabetes insipidus (C) Prolonged starvation (D) Addison’s disease

Description : Which of the following condition is characterized by ketonuria but without glycosuria? (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Diabetes insipidus (C) Prolonged starvation (D) Addison’s disease

Last Answer : Answer : C

B.M.R. is raised in (A) Polycythemia (B) Starvation (C) Lipid nephrosis (D) Hypothyroidism

Description : B.M.R. is raised in (A) Polycythemia (B) Starvation (C) Lipid nephrosis (D) Hypothyroidism

Last Answer : Answer : A

Secretion of catecholamines is increased in (A) Cushing’s syndrome (B) Addison’s disease (C) Phaeochromocytoma (D) Simmond’s disease

Description : Secretion of catecholamines is increased in (A) Cushing’s syndrome (B) Addison’s disease (C) Phaeochromocytoma (D) Simmond’s disease

Last Answer : Answer : C

BMR is increased in (A) Endemic goitre (B) Thyrotoxicosis (C) Myxoedema (D) Cretinism

Description : BMR is increased in (A) Endemic goitre (B) Thyrotoxicosis (C) Myxoedema (D) Cretinism

Last Answer : Answer : B

All the following may occur in hyperthyroidism except (A) Goitre (B) Increased appetite (C) Loss of weight (D) Low BMR

Description : All the following may occur in hyperthyroidism except (A) Goitre (B) Increased appetite (C) Loss of weight (D) Low BMR

Last Answer : Answer : D

The condition that results when there is an increased production of human growth hormone in an adult is termed A) Cushing's syndrome. B) Addison's disease. C) gigantism. D) dwarfism. E) acromegaly.

Description : The condition that results when there is an increased production of human growth hormone in an adult is termed A) Cushing's syndrome. B) Addison's disease. C) gigantism. D) dwarfism. E) acromegaly.

Last Answer : E) acromegaly.

Gluconeogenesis is increased in the following condition: (A) Diabetes insipidus (B) Diabetes Mellitus (C) Hypothyroidism (D) Liver diseases

Description : Gluconeogenesis is increased in the following condition: (A) Diabetes insipidus (B) Diabetes Mellitus (C) Hypothyroidism (D) Liver diseases

Last Answer : B

Hypokalemia with an accompanying hypochloremic alkalosis may be observed in (A) Cushing’s syndrome(B) Addison’s disease (C) Hyptothyroidism (D) Malnutrition

Description : Hypokalemia with an accompanying hypochloremic alkalosis may be observed in (A) Cushing’s syndrome(B) Addison’s disease (C) Hyptothyroidism (D) Malnutrition

Last Answer : Answer : A

Hypokalemia occurs in (A) Cushing’s syndrome (B) Addison’s disease (C) Renal failure (D) Advanced dehydration

Description : Hypokalemia occurs in (A) Cushing’s syndrome (B) Addison’s disease (C) Renal failure (D) Advanced dehydration

Last Answer : Answer : A

In Addison’s disease, there is excessive retention of (A) Potassium (B) Sodium (C) Chloride (D) Water

Description : In Addison’s disease, there is excessive retention of (A) Potassium (B) Sodium (C) Chloride (D) Water

Last Answer : Answer : A

Excessive secretion of ACTH causes (A) Cushing’s syndrome (B) Addison’s disease (C) Myxoedema (D) Thyrotoxicosis

Description : Excessive secretion of ACTH causes (A) Cushing’s syndrome (B) Addison’s disease (C) Myxoedema (D) Thyrotoxicosis

Last Answer : Answer : A

Serum potassium level decreases in (A) Familial periodic paralysis (B) Addison’s disease (C) Renal failure (D) All of these

Description : Serum potassium level decreases in (A) Familial periodic paralysis (B) Addison’s disease (C) Renal failure (D) All of these

Last Answer : Answer : A

Hyponatraemia occurs in the following condition: (A) Addison’s disease (B) Chronic renal failure (C) Severe diarrhoea (D) All of these

Description : Hyponatraemia occurs in the following condition: (A) Addison’s disease (B) Chronic renal failure (C) Severe diarrhoea (D) All of these

Last Answer : Answer : D

Restriction of sodium intake is commonly advised in (A) Addison’s disease (B) Diarrhoea (C) Hypertension (D) None of these

Description : Restriction of sodium intake is commonly advised in (A) Addison’s disease (B) Diarrhoea (C) Hypertension (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer : C

B.M.R. is subnormal in (A) Addison’s disease (B) Adrenal tumour (C) Cushing’s syndrome (D) Fever

Description : B.M.R. is subnormal in (A) Addison’s disease (B) Adrenal tumour (C) Cushing’s syndrome (D) Fever

Last Answer : Answer : A

One of the following is not symptom of Addison’s disease: (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Hyponatremia (C) Hypokalemia (D) Hypochloremia

Description : One of the following is not symptom of Addison’s disease: (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Hyponatremia (C) Hypokalemia (D) Hypochloremia

Last Answer : Answer : C

One of the following is not a symptom of addison’s disease. (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Hyponatremia (C) Hypokalemia (D) Hypochoremia

Description : One of the following is not a symptom of addison’s disease. (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Hyponatremia (C) Hypokalemia (D) Hypochoremia

Last Answer : Answer : C

A 75 year old man presents with a long history of shortness of breath and ankle oedema. His serum biochemistry shows sodium 122 mmols/l and potassium of 2.9 mmols/l. He now complains of weakness.Which of the following is likely to explain the above biochemical picture? 1) Addison's Disease 2) Nephrotic syndrome 3) Primary hyperaldosteronism 4) SIADH 5) Diuretic therapy

Description : A 75 year old man presents with a long history of shortness of breath and ankle oedema. His serum biochemistry shows sodium 122 mmols/l and potassium of 2.9 mmols/l. He now complains of ... ? 1) Addison's Disease 2) Nephrotic syndrome 3) Primary hyperaldosteronism 4) SIADH 5) Diuretic therapy

Last Answer : Answers-5 The long history of his symptoms and serum biochemistry suggests that his condition is due to treatment with frusemide for CCF.

The rate of HMP shunt reactions is (A) Increased by Insulin (B) Increased in diabetes mellitus (C) Increased by glucagons (D) Increased in starvation

Description : The rate of HMP shunt reactions is (A) Increased by Insulin (B) Increased in diabetes mellitus (C) Increased by glucagons (D) Increased in starvation

Last Answer : Answer : A

Synthesis of the following enzymes is increased during starvation. (A) Digestive enzymes (B) Gluconeogenic enzymes (C) Urea cycle enzymes (D) Glucokinase

Description : Synthesis of the following enzymes is increased during starvation. (A) Digestive enzymes (B) Gluconeogenic enzymes (C) Urea cycle enzymes (D) Glucokinase

Last Answer : Answer : B

Two conditions in which gluconeogenesis is increased are (A) Diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis (B) Fed condition and thyrotoxicosis (C) Diabetes mellitus and Starvation (D) Alcohol intake and cigarette smoking

Description : Two conditions in which gluconeogenesis is increased are (A) Diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis (B) Fed condition and thyrotoxicosis (C) Diabetes mellitus and Starvation (D) Alcohol intake and cigarette smoking

Last Answer : C

All the following may occur in myxoedema except (A) Cold intolerance (B) Low BMR (C) Tachycardia (D) Dry and coarse skin

Description : All the following may occur in myxoedema except (A) Cold intolerance (B) Low BMR (C) Tachycardia (D) Dry and coarse skin

Last Answer : Answer : C

BMR is higher in (A) Adults than in children (B) Men than in women (C) Vegetarians than in non-vegetarians (D) Warmer climate than in colder climate

Description : BMR is higher in (A) Adults than in children (B) Men than in women (C) Vegetarians than in non-vegetarians (D) Warmer climate than in colder climate

Last Answer : Answer : B

BMR of healthy adult women is about (A) 32 kcal/hour/square metre (B) 36 kcal/hour/square metre (C) 40 kcal/hour/square metre (D) 44 kcal/hour/square metre

Description : BMR of healthy adult women is about (A) 32 kcal/hour/square metre (B) 36 kcal/hour/square metre (C) 40 kcal/hour/square metre (D) 44 kcal/hour/square metre

Last Answer : Answer : B

BMR of healthy adult men is about (A) 30 kcal/hour/square metre (B) 35 kcal/hour/square metre (C) 40 kcal/hour/square metre (D) 45 kcal/hour/square metre

Description : BMR of healthy adult men is about (A) 30 kcal/hour/square metre (B) 35 kcal/hour/square metre (C) 40 kcal/hour/square metre (D) 45 kcal/hour/square metre

Last Answer : Answer : C

Do any of you have Addison's disease or know anyone who has it?

Description : Do any of you have Addison's disease or know anyone who has it?

Last Answer : I guess that’s a big fat NO. :(

Addison's disease?

Description : Addison's disease?

Last Answer : DefinitionAddison's disease is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of their hormones.Alternative NamesAdrenocortical hypofunction; Chronic adrenocortical insufficiency; Primary ... potassium balance.The sex hormones, androgens (male) and estrogens (female), affe

How does Addison's disease affect the body?

Description : How does Addison's disease affect the body?

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning hypoadrenal shock? a. In the United States, idiopathic adrenal atrophy (Addison’s disease) is the most common cause b. Laboratory abnormalities include hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and hyperkalemia c. Fever may be seen with hypoadrenal shock d. ACTH stimulation test is the diagnostic test of choice to confirm hypoadrenal shock

Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning hypoadrenal shock? a. In the United States, idiopathic adrenal atrophy (Addison's disease) is the most common cause b. Laboratory ... hypoadrenal shock d. ACTH stimulation test is the diagnostic test of choice to confirm hypoadrenal shock

Last Answer : Answer: b, c, d Shock of a dramatic nature, poorly responsive to resuscitation, may develop as a consequence of adrenal insufficiency. In this country, adrenal insufficiency most ... of an ACTH stimulation test. A significant major cortisol response should be elicited by ACTH administration

Addison’s disease is caused by the deficiency of------? A. Antiduretic Harmone B. Luteinising Harmone C. Melanophore stimulating Harmone D. Adrenocorticotrophic Harmone (Answer)

Description : Addison’s disease is caused by the deficiency of------? A. Antiduretic Harmone B. Luteinising Harmone C. Melanophore stimulating Harmone D. Adrenocorticotrophic Harmone (Answer)

Last Answer : D. Adrenocorticotrophic Harmone (Answer)

Match the following hormones with their respective disease. (A) Insulin (i) Addison’s disease (B) Thyroxin (ii) Diabetes insipidus (C) Corticoids (iii)Acromegaly (D) Growth hormone (iv) Goitre (v) Diabetes mellitus Select the correct option. (A) (B) (C) (D) (a) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii) (b) (v) (i) (ii) (iii) (c) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) (d) (v) (iv) (i) (iii)

Description : Match the following hormones with their respective disease. (A) Insulin (i) Addison's disease (B) Thyroxin (ii) Diabetes insipidus (C) Corticoids (iii)Acromegaly (D) Growth hormone (iv) Goitre (v) Diabetes mellitus Select the correct option ... (iii) (c) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) (d) (v) (iv) (i) (iii)

Last Answer : (d) (v) (iv) (i) (iii

Match the following columns and select the correct option. Column-I Column-II (A) Pituitary gland (i) Grave’s disease (B) Thyroid gland (ii) Diabetes mellitus (C) Adrenal gland (iii) Diabetes insipidus (D) Pancreas (iv) Addison’s disease (A) (B) (C) (D) (a) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii) (b) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv) (c) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) (d) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)

Description : Match the following columns and select the correct option. Column-I Column-II (A) Pituitary gland (i) Grave's disease (B) Thyroid gland (ii) Diabetes mellitus (C) Adrenal gland (iii) Diabetes insipidus (D) Pancreas (iv) Addison's disease ... (i) (iv) (c) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) (d) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)

Last Answer : (c) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)

Oral mucosa and skin pigmentation occurs in patient with:** A. Diabetes mellitus B. Addison’s disease C. Multiple myeloma D. Squamous cell carcinoma E. Bright’s disease F. Cushing’s disease

Description : Oral mucosa and skin pigmentation occurs in patient with:** A. Diabetes mellitus B. Addison’s disease C. Multiple myeloma D. Squamous cell carcinoma E. Bright’s disease F. Cushing’s disease

Last Answer : B. Addison’s disease

A female patient is diagnosed with Addison’s disease. Which of the following does not confirm this: A. Weakness, lassitude B. Anorexia, nauseas, fatigue C. Hypotension D. Bony expansion E. Amenorrhea

Description : A female patient is diagnosed with Addison’s disease. Which of the following does not confirm this: A. Weakness, lassitude B. Anorexia, nauseas, fatigue C. Hypotension D. Bony expansion E. Amenorrhea

Last Answer : D. Bony expansion

Brown skin pigmentation does not occur in: A. Hyperparathyroidism B. Von Willebrand’s disease C. Addison’s desease

Description : Brown skin pigmentation does not occur in: A. Hyperparathyroidism B. Von Willebrand’s disease C. Addison’s desease

Last Answer : B. Von Willebrand’s disease

Which disease results when the adrenal cortex produces too much hormone? A) diabetes insipidus B) diabetes mellitus C) Cushing's syndrome D) Addison's disease E) myxedema

Description : Which disease results when the adrenal cortex produces too much hormone? A) diabetes insipidus B) diabetes mellitus C) Cushing's syndrome D) Addison's disease E) myxedema

Last Answer : C) Cushing's syndrome

The corticosteroid preferred for replacement therapy in Addison’s disease is: A. Aldosterone B. Fludrocortisone C. Hydrocortisone D. Betamethasone

Description : The corticosteroid preferred for replacement therapy in Addison’s disease is: A. Aldosterone B. Fludrocortisone C. Hydrocortisone D. Betamethasone

Last Answer : C. Hydrocortisone

16.20 Adrenocorticotropic hormone is primarily used for: A. Treatment of Addison’s disease B. Treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia C. Treatment of autoimmune diseases D. Diagnosis of pituitary-adrenal axis disorders

Description : 16.20 Adrenocorticotropic hormone is primarily used for: A. Treatment of Addison’s disease B. Treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia C. Treatment of autoimmune diseases D. Diagnosis of pituitary-adrenal axis disorders

Last Answer : D. Diagnosis of pituitary-adrenal axis disorders

Deficiency of calcium causes (a) Scurvy (b) Rickets (c) Gigantism (d) Addison’s disease

Description : Deficiency of calcium causes (a) Scurvy (b) Rickets (c) Gigantism (d) Addison’s disease

Last Answer : (b) Rickets

Glucagon: a. is a positive inotrope b. is produced by the beta cells of the pancreas c. stimulates production of free fatty acids in the blood d. its release is increased in starvation

Description : Glucagon: a. is a positive inotrope b. is produced by the beta cells of the pancreas c. stimulates production of free fatty acids in the blood d. its release is increased in starvation

Last Answer : its release is increased in starvation

a 20 year old medical student presents with five years history of weight gain, irregular periods and worsening fascial hair. What is the most likely diagnosis? a) Polycystic ovarian disease. b) Hypothyroidism. c) Obesity. d) Cushing’s Syndrome. e) Nephrotic Syndrome.

Description : a 20 year old medical student presents with five years history of weight gain, irregular periods and worsening fascial hair. What is the most likely diagnosis? a) Polycystic ovarian disease. b) Hypothyroidism. c) Obesity. d) Cushing’s Syndrome. e) Nephrotic Syndrome.

Last Answer : a) Polycystic ovarian disease.

The most important drawback of radioactive iodine treatment of Grave’s disease is: A. Subsequent hypothyroidism in many patients B. Marked side effect for 1-2 weeks after treatment C. High cost D. Permanent cure cannot be achieved

Description : The most important drawback of radioactive iodine treatment of Grave’s disease is: A. Subsequent hypothyroidism in many patients B. Marked side effect for 1-2 weeks after treatment C. High cost D. Permanent cure cannot be achieved

Last Answer : A. Subsequent hypothyroidism in many patients

Aldosteronism will present the chemical pathology of (A) Addison’s (B) Cushing’s (C) Grave’s (D) Hartnup’s

Description : Aldosteronism will present the chemical pathology of (A) Addison’s (B) Cushing’s (C) Grave’s (D) Hartnup’s

Last Answer : Answer : B

The absorption of iron is increased 2–10 times of normal in (A) Iron deficiency anemia (B) Pregnancy (C) Spherocytosis (D) Sickle cell anemia

Description : The absorption of iron is increased 2–10 times of normal in (A) Iron deficiency anemia (B) Pregnancy (C) Spherocytosis (D) Sickle cell anemia

Last Answer : Answer : A