Description : Which is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands? A) adrenal cortex--bronzing of skin, no glucose at stress, dehydration and death B) thymus--decrease ... change in secondary sex characteristics E) adult thyroid--low pulse rate and body temperature and lethargy
Last Answer : B) thymus--decrease in sex drive and changes in secondary sexual characteristics
Description : After operative removal of the parathyroid glands resulting into hypoparathyroidism the concentration of the serum calcium may drop below (A) 11 mg (B) 10 mg (C) 9 mg (D) 7 mg
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : A decrease in serum sodium may occur in (A) Adrenocortical insufficiency (B) Hypoparathyroidism (C) Hyperparathyroidism (D) Thyrotoxicosis
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : A 55 year-old female complaining of vague tiredness is found to have a serum corrected calcium concentration of 2.9 mmol/l. Examination was unremarkable. Which of the following results ... 4) Low normal plasma phosphate concentration 5) Low normal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration
Last Answer : Answers-3 Bit too easy really. A high or even normal PTH concentration in the presence of hypercalcaemia would support the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. A high urinary Calcium concentration may ... but neither confirm the diagnosis. Elevated 1,25 VitD suggests a diagnosis of hypervitaminosis D.
Description : The product of serum calcium concentration (mg/dl) and serum inorganic phosphorous concentration (mg/dl) is decreased in (A) Rickets (B) Hypoparathyroidism (C) Hyperparathyroidism (D) Renal failure
Description : Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency ? (a) Relaxin – Gigantism (b) Prolactin – Cretinism (c) Parathyroid hormone – Tetany (d) Insulin – Diabetes insipidus
Last Answer : (c) Parathyroid hormone – Tetany
Description : Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency? (a) Luteinising - Failure of ovulation hormone (b) Insulin - Diabetes insipidus (c) Thyroxine - Tetany (d) Parathyroid - Diabetes mellitus hormone
Last Answer : (a) Luteinising - Failure of ovulation hormone
Description : Primary hyperparathyroidism may occur in association with the following conditions 1) Chronic renal failure 2) Vitamin D deficiency 3) Gastrinoma 4) Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome 5) Sjogren's syndrome
Last Answer : Answers-3 The association of primary hyperparathyroidism and a gastrinoma would suggest a diagnosis of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. CRF causes secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism, with vit D deficiency causing secondary hyperparathyroidism. Ther is no association with Sjogren's.
Description : Tetany can occur in (A) Hypocalcaemia (B) Hypercalcaemia (C) Alkalosis (D) Hypocalcaemia and alkalosis
Description : Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is synthesised in (A) Chief cells of parathyroid glands (B) Oxyphil cells of parathyroid glands (C) Para follicular cells of thyroid glands (D) Follicular cells of thyroid gland
Description : Calcitonin is synthesised in (A) Parathyroid glands (B) Thyroid gland (C) Pars intermedia of pituitary (D) Adrenal cortex
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : A 19 year-old female is referred following a visit to the dentist where marked erosion of her teeth was noted. She was entirely asymptomatic and her only medication was the oral contraceptive pill ... ) Bulimia nervosa 2) Conn's syndrome 3) Laxative abuse 4) Pregnancy 5) Primary hypoparathyroidism
Last Answer : Answers-5 This patient has tooth erosion associated with hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis and hypocalcaemia. This suggests a diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism. Conn's is unlikely in this age group, is ... raised alkaline phosphatase would not be expected. Early pregnancy would not fit this picture.
Description : Serum biochemistry of a 60 year old man revealed calcium of 1.98 mmol/l and phosphate of 0.55 mmol/l with an alkaline phosphatase of 450 IU/l.Which among the following mosts suits ... biochemistry? 1) Osteoporosis 2) Osteomalacia 3) Pagets Disease 4) Secondary Hyperparathyroidism 5) Renal failure
Last Answer : Answers-2 Osteomalacia is associated with low calcium and phosphate with raised alkaline phosphatase. Serum biochemistry is normal in osteoporosis. Pagets disease is associated with normal ... renal failure when tertiary hyperparathyroidism sets in there is low calcium with raised phosphate.
Description : Hypocalcaemia can occur in all the following except (A) Rickets (B) Osteomalacia (C) Hyperparathyroidism (D) Intestinal malabsorption
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Hypercalcaemia can occur in all the following except (A) Hyperparathyroidism (B) Hypervitaminosis D (C) Milk alkali syndrome (D) Nephrotic syndrome
Description : Hypermagnesemia may be observed in (A) Hyperparathyroidism (B) Diabetes mellitus (C) Kwashiorkar (D) Primary aldosteronism
Description : Which of the following is staphylococcal infection: A. Scarlet fever (Streptococcus pyogenes)Bright red tongue with a "strawberry" appearance Forchheimer spots (fleeting small, red spots on ... inflammation, caused by viral infection, idiopathic, Mycobacterium t C. Pancreatitis no D. Carbuncle
Last Answer : D. Carbuncle
Description : How many parathyroid glands are there in human body ?
Last Answer : There are 4 parathyroid glands in human body .
Last Answer : Humans have 4 parathyroid glands
Description : How parathyroid glands do humans have?
Last Answer : Most people have four. Some have 6, and a few 8.the answer is 4
Description : Which one of the Endocrine glands is known as master gland? (1) Pituitary (2) Adrenal (3) Thyroid (4) Parathyroid
Last Answer : (1) Pituitary Explanation: The pituitary is sometimes referred to as the "master gland" as it controls hormone functions such as our temperature, thyroid activity, growth during childhood, ... functions as our thermostat that controls all other glands that are responsible for hormone secretion.
Description : Which one of the following glands in the human body stores iodine? (1) Parathyroid (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Adrenal
Last Answer : (2) Thyroid Explanation: Iodine is mostly concentrated in thyroid gland. A healthy adult body contains 15- 20 mg of iodine, 7080% of which is stored in the thyroid gland
Description : Where are parathyroid glands located? Mention the hormone secreted. Mention the disorder caused due to its under secretion and over secretion. State its function.
Last Answer : Parathyroid glands are embedded in the tissues of thyroid gland. Parathyroid gland secreted a hormone called parathormone. The function of parathormone is to control the amount of calcium salts in ... cramps. Over secretion of parathormone removes calcium from the bones making them soft and spongy.
Description : A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly? (a) Parotid (b) Pancreas (c) Thyroid (d) Parathyroid
Last Answer : (d) Parathyroid
Description : Which one of the following pair of organs includes only the endocrine glands? (a) Thymus and testes (b) Adrenal and ovary (c) Parathyroid and adrenal (d) Pancreas and parathyroid
Last Answer : (c) Parathyroid and adrenal
Description : Fight-or-flight reactions cause activation of (a) the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate (b) the kidney, leading to suppression of renin- angiotensin-aldosterone pathway (c) ... epinephrine and norepinephrine (d) the pancreas leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levels.
Last Answer : (c) the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
Last Answer : Pituitary
Description : Serum inorganic phosphorous rises in all the following conditions except (A) Hypoparathyroidism (B) Hypervitaminosis D (C) Chronic renal failure (D) After a carbohydrate-rich meal MINERAL METABOLISM 197
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
Description : A decrease in the ionized fraction of serum calcium causes (A) Tetany (B) Rickets (C) Osteomalacia (D) Osteoporosis
Description : Primary hyperparathyroidism?
Last Answer : DefinitionPrimary hyperparathyroidism is an endocrine disorder in which the parathyroid glands in the neck produce too much parathyroid hormone (PTH).See also:HyperparathyroidismSecondary hyperparathyroidismAlternative ... more calcium to be reabsorbed by the intestines and kidney. When the
Description : Levels of serum calcium and inorganic phosphorus are increased in (A) Hypervitaminosis D (B) Hypoparathyroidism (C) Hypovitaminosis D (D) None of these
Description : In hypoparathyroidism (A) Plasma calcium and inorganic phosphorous are low (B) Plasma calcium and inorganic phosphorous are high (C) Plasma calcium is low and inorganic phosphorous high (D) Plasma calcium is high and inorganic phosphorous low
Description : Osteomalacia may be expected in 1) Sarcoidosis 2) Auto-immune adrenalitis 3) Pseudo-hypoparathyroidism 4) Pernicious anaemia 5) Mercury poisoning
Last Answer : Answers-5 Osteomalacia may occur with vitamin D deficiency. Mercury poisoning or any heavy metal poisoning causes an acquired Fanconi syndrome with distal renal tubular acidosis.
Description : Pernicious means (A) Prolonged (B) Dangerous (C) Intermittent (D) Idiopathic
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Mistakes arise from inattention, inexperience or carelessness (B) Systematic errors persist and have regular effects in the survey performances (C) Accidental errors occur inspite of every precaution is taken (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : In hyperparathyroidism there is (A) Hypocalcemia (B) Hypophophatemia (C) Hypokalemia (D) Hyperkalemia
Description : The characteristic of hyperparathyroidism is (A) Low serum calcium (B) High serum phosphorous (C) Low serum calcium and high serum phosphorous (D) High serum calcium and low serum phosphate
Description : Serum inorganic phosphorous decreases in all the following conditions except (A) Hyperparathyroidism (B) Intestinal malabsorption (C) Osteomalacia (D) Chronic renal failure
Description : Serum a lka l ine phosphatase leve l increases in (A) Hypothyroidism (B) Carcinoma of prostate (C) Hyperparathyroidism (D) Myocardial ischemia
Description : Which of the following muscular disorders is inherited? (a) Botulism (b) Tetany (c) Muscular dystrophy (d) Myasthenia gravis
Last Answer : (c) Muscular dystrophy
Description : Trousseau's sign is positive when a) carpopedal spasm is induced by occluding the blood flow to the arm for 3 minutes with the use of a blood pressure cuff. A positive Trousseau's sign is ... Homans' sign is demonstrated when the patient complains of pain in the calf when his foot is dorsiflexed.
Last Answer : a) carpopedal spasm is induced by occluding the blood flow to the arm for 3 minutes with the use of a blood pressure cuff. A positive Trousseau’s sign is suggestive of latent tetany.
Description : Which of the following medical sign is observed in Latent Tetany Options: 1) Trousseau’s sign 2) Pratt’s sign 3) Blumberg’s sign 4) Fox’s sign
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 1) Trousseau’s sign
Description : The drug used for controlling tetany is: A. Intravenous diazepam B. Intramuscular vitamin D C. Intravenous calcium gluconate D. Intravenous calcitonin
Last Answer : C. Intravenous calcium gluconate
Description : Which of the following conditions is an indication for the use of calcitonin? (a) Chronic renal failure (b) Hypoparathyroidism (c) Intestinal osteodystrophy (d) Pager’s disease (e) Rickets
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : The drug of choice for hypoparathyroidism is: A. Parathormone B. Calcium lactate C. Vitamin D D. Pamidronate
Last Answer : C. Vitamin D
Description : Idiopathic hypercalciuria?
Last Answer : DefinitionIdiopathic hypercalciuria is the presence of excess calcium in the urine without obvious cause. This condition can lead to kidney stones or osteoporosis.Alternative NamesHypercalciuria - ... Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 264.
Description : Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
Last Answer : DefinitionIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause.Alternative NamesIdiopathic diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis; IPF; Pulmonary fibrosis; Cryptogenic fibrosing ... unknown substance. "Idiopathic" means no cause can be found. The disease oc
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