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

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

Description : Serum cholesterol is decreased in (A) Endemic goitre (B) Thyrotoxicosis (C) Myxoedema (D) Cretinism

Last Answer : B

Radioactive iodine uptake by thyroid gland is increased in (A) Endemic goitre (B) Hyperthyroidism (C) Myxoedema (D) Creatinism

Description : Radioactive iodine uptake by thyroid gland is increased in (A) Endemic goitre (B) Hyperthyroidism (C) Myxoedema (D) Creatinism

Last Answer : Answer : B

Mental retardation can occur in (A) Cretinism (B) Juvenile myxoedema (C) Myxoedema (D) Juvenile thyrotoxicosis

Description : Mental retardation can occur in (A) Cretinism (B) Juvenile myxoedema (C) Myxoedema (D) Juvenile thyrotoxicosis

Last Answer : Answer : A

Toxic agents present in food which interfere with thyroxine synthesis lead to the development of (a) toxic goitre (b) cretinism (c) simple goitre (d) thyrotoxicosis

Description : Toxic agents present in food which interfere with thyroxine synthesis lead to the development of (a) toxic goitre (b) cretinism (c) simple goitre (d) thyrotoxicosis

Last Answer : (c) simple goitre

A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterised by (i) a low metabolic rate, (ii) increase in body weight and (iii) tendency to retain water in tissues is (a) simple goitre (b) myxoedema (c) cretinism (d) hypothyroidism.

Description : A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterised by (i) a low metabolic rate, (ii) increase in body weight and (iii) tendency to retain water in tissues is (a) simple goitre (b) myxoedema (c) cretinism (d) hypothyroidism.

Last Answer : (b) myxoedema

Triiodothyronine is preferred over thyroxine in the treatment of: A. Endemic goiter B. Cretinism C. Papillary carcinoma of thyroid D. Myxoedema coma

Description : Triiodothyronine is preferred over thyroxine in the treatment of: A. Endemic goiter B. Cretinism C. Papillary carcinoma of thyroid D. Myxoedema coma

Last Answer : D. Myxoedema coma

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

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

Excess secretion of thyroid hormones causes (A) Hyperthyroidism (B) Myxoedema (C) Cretinism (D) Cushing syndrome

Description : Excess secretion of thyroid hormones causes (A) Hyperthyroidism (B) Myxoedema (C) Cretinism (D) Cushing syndrome

Last Answer : Answer : A

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

Low uptake of 123I on the thyroid uptake scan would be an expected finding in: 1) A solitary toxic nodule 2) A multi-nodular toxic goitre 3) Amiodarone induced thyrotoxicosis type 1 4) DeQuervain's thyroiditis 5) Graves' thyrotoxicosis

Description : Low uptake of 123I on the thyroid uptake scan would be an expected finding in: 1) A solitary toxic nodule 2) A multi-nodular toxic goitre 3) Amiodarone induced thyrotoxicosis type 1 4) DeQuervain's thyroiditis 5) Graves' thyrotoxicosis

Last Answer : Answers-4 DeQuervain's thyroiditis is classically associated with low or absent 123I (the 131 radioactive isotope of iodine) uptake. The others will have high or normal uptake. In particular type ... may be distinguished from the thyroiditis of type 2 by the normal or high uptake scan.

Consumption of iodised salt is recommended for prevention of (A) Hypertension (B) Hyperthyroidism (C) Endemic goitre (D) None of these

Description : Consumption of iodised salt is recommended for prevention of (A) Hypertension (B) Hyperthyroidism (C) Endemic goitre (D) None of these

Last Answer : C

Which hormonal deficiency is responsible for the following? (a) Diabetes mellitus (b) Goitre (c) Cretinism

Description : Which hormonal deficiency is responsible for the following? (a) Diabetes mellitus (b) Goitre (c) Cretinism

Last Answer : Which hormonal deficiency is responsible for the following? (a) Diabetes mellitus (b) Goitre (c) Cretinism

Why is goitre called ‘endemic disease’?

Description : Why is goitre called ‘endemic disease’?

Last Answer : Goitre is a localised disease and found in areas where iodine is less in soil and water. Hence goitre is referred to as endemic disease.

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

Glucose tolerance is increased in (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Adrenalectomy (C) Acromegaly (D) Thyrotoxicosis

Description : Glucose tolerance is increased in (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Adrenalectomy (C) Acromegaly (D) Thyrotoxicosis

Last Answer : B

The isozyme CK-MB is specifically increased in the blood of patients who had (A) Skeletal muscle disease (B) Recent myocardial infarction (C) Infective hepatitis (D) Myxoedema

Description : The isozyme CK-MB is specifically increased in the blood of patients who had (A) Skeletal muscle disease (B) Recent myocardial infarction (C) Infective hepatitis (D) Myxoedema

Last Answer : Answer : B

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

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

Last Answer : Answer : D

A decrease in serum sodium may occur in (A) Adrenocortical insufficiency (B) Hypoparathyroidism (C) Hyperparathyroidism (D) Thyrotoxicosis

Description : A decrease in serum sodium may occur in (A) Adrenocortical insufficiency (B) Hypoparathyroidism (C) Hyperparathyroidism (D) Thyrotoxicosis

Last Answer : Answer : A

Hypocholesterolemia is found in (A) Thyrotoxicosis (B) Diabetes mellitus (C) Obstructive jaundice (D) Nephrotic syndrome

Description : Hypocholesterolemia is found in (A) Thyrotoxicosis (B) Diabetes mellitus (C) Obstructive jaundice (D) Nephrotic syndrome

Last Answer : Answer : A

Hypercholesterolemia is found in (A) Xanthomatosis (B) Thyrotoxicosis (C) Hemolytic jaundice (D) Malabsorption syndrom

Description : Hypercholesterolemia is found in (A) Xanthomatosis (B) Thyrotoxicosis (C) Hemolytic jaundice (D) Malabsorption syndrom

Last Answer : Answer : A

Decreased secretion of growth hormone during childhood causes (A) Simmond’s disease (B) Cushing’s disease (C) Dwarfism (D) Cretinism

Description : Decreased secretion of growth hormone during childhood causes (A) Simmond’s disease (B) Cushing’s disease (C) Dwarfism (D) Cretinism

Last Answer : Answer : C

Degradation of proteins to amino acids, glucose from carbohydrates and fatty acids from lipids is known as (A) Anabolism (B) Metabolism (C) Catabolism (D) Cretinism

Description : Degradation of proteins to amino acids, glucose from carbohydrates and fatty acids from lipids is known as (A) Anabolism (B) Metabolism (C) Catabolism (D) Cretinism

Last Answer : Answer : C

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 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

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

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

Clinical features of hyperthyroidism include (A) Goitre, heat intolerance, weight loss and tachycardia (B) Goitre, tremors, tachycardia and cold intolerance (C) Exophthalmos, goiter, tachycardia and loss of appetite (D) Exophthalmos, goiter, tremors and obesity

Description : Clinical features of hyperthyroidism include (A) Goitre, heat intolerance, weight loss and tachycardia (B) Goitre, tremors, tachycardia and cold intolerance (C) Exophthalmos, goiter, tachycardia and loss of appetite (D) Exophthalmos, goiter, tremors and obesity

Last Answer : Answer : A

Consumption of iodised salt is recommended in (A) Patients with hyperthyroidism (B) Patients with hypothyroidism (C) Pregnant women (D) Goitre belt areas

Description : Consumption of iodised salt is recommended in (A) Patients with hyperthyroidism (B) Patients with hypothyroidism (C) Pregnant women (D) Goitre belt areas

Last Answer : Answer : D

All the following statements about endemic goiter are true except (A) It occurs in areas where soil and water have low iodine content (B) It leads to enlargement of thyroid gland (C) It results ultimately in hyperthyroidism (D) It can be prevented by consumption of iodised salt

Description : All the following statements about endemic goiter are true except (A) It occurs in areas where soil and water have low iodine content (B) It leads to enlargement of thyroid gland (C) It results ultimately in hyperthyroidism (D) It can be prevented by consumption of iodised salt

Last Answer : Answer : C

Digoxin given for cardiac failure is extremely valuable in patients of (a) Thyrotoxicosis (b) Beriberi (c) Cor pulmonale (d) Atrial fibrillation

Description : Digoxin given for cardiac failure is extremely valuable in patients of (a) Thyrotoxicosis (b) Beriberi (c) Cor pulmonale (d) Atrial fibrillation

Last Answer : Ans: D

A 54-year-old woman with severe hypercholesterolemia is to be treated with a combination of niacin and atorvastatin. With this drug combination, it is important that the patient be monitored closely for signs of (a) Agranulocytosis (b) Gallstones (c) Lactic acidosis (d) Myopathy (e) Thyrotoxicosis

Description : A 54-year-old woman with severe hypercholesterolemia is to be treated with a combination of niacin and atorvastatin. With this drug combination, it is important that the patient be monitored closely for signs of (a) Agranulocytosis (b) Gallstones (c) Lactic acidosis (d) Myopathy (e) Thyrotoxicosis

Last Answer : Ans: D

A 20 yr. old female patient presents with pain in thyroid region of the neck since few days. She gives recent history of mumps. On palpation thyroid is tender and her thyroid function test reveals raised levels of T3, T4 and low TSH. Iodine uptake is also low. Probable diagnosis in this case is:1) de Quervain’s thyroiditis 2) Silent thyroiditis 3) Primary thyrotoxicosis 4) Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Description : A 20 yr. old female patient presents with pain in thyroid region of the neck since few days. She gives recent history of mumps. On palpation thyroid is tender and her thyroid function ... 1) de Quervain's thyroiditis 2) Silent thyroiditis 3) Primary thyrotoxicosis 4) Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Last Answer : Correct Answer: 1) de Quervain’s thyroiditis

A patient who recently had a calculus removed from the kidney presented with radiolucent area in the left maxilla with clinical evidence of swelling. The disease that you would immediately suggest is,** M07 A. Diabetes B. Thyrotoxicosis C. Hyperparathyroidism D. Osteoporosis E. Adrenal insufficiency

Description : A patient who recently had a calculus removed from the kidney presented with radiolucent area in the left maxilla with clinical evidence of swelling. The disease that you would immediately suggest ... A. Diabetes B. Thyrotoxicosis C. Hyperparathyroidism D. Osteoporosis E. Adrenal insufficiency

Last Answer : C. Hyperparathyroidism

Hormone responsible for cretinism is

Description : Hormone responsible for cretinism is

Last Answer : Hormone responsible for cretinism is A. Thyroxine B. Parathormone C. Growth Hormone D. Calcitonin

Insufficient dietary iodine can cause – (1) Cretinism (2) Giant build (3) Enlarged thyroid (4) Small thyroid

Description : Insufficient dietary iodine can cause – (1) Cretinism (2) Giant build (3) Enlarged thyroid (4) Small thyroid

Last Answer : (3) Enlarged thyroid Explanation: A severe iodine deficiency can cause hypothyroidism, and even developmental brain disorders and severe goiter. If there is not enough iodine in the diet, the ... the pituitary's continued high production of TSH in its attempt to raise thyroid hormone levels.

What is cretinism? What are its symptoms?

Description : What is cretinism? What are its symptoms?

Last Answer : Cretinism is a disorder caused in children due to improper functioning of thyroid gland. The symptoms are stunted growth, retarded mental development, bow legs, defective teeth, protrusion of tongue and loose wrinkled skin.

.Which of the following is not a hereditary disease? (a) Cystic fibrosis (b) Thalassaemia (c) Haemophilia (d) Cretinism

Description : .Which of the following is not a hereditary disease? (a) Cystic fibrosis (b) Thalassaemia (c) Haemophilia (d) Cretinism

Last Answer : (d) Cretinism

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

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

Insufficient dietary iodine can cause (1) Cretinism (2) Giant build (3) Enlarged thyroid (4) Small thyroid

Description : Insufficient dietary iodine can cause (1) Cretinism (2) Giant build (3) Enlarged thyroid (4) Small thyroid

Last Answer :  Enlarged thyroid

Myxoedema is disorder produed due to hypersecretion of which gland? -General Knowledge

Description : Myxoedema is disorder produed due to hypersecretion of which gland? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : The answer is 'Thyroid'

Myxoedema is disorder produed due to hypersecretion of which gland? -General Knowledge

Description : Myxoedema is disorder produed due to hypersecretion of which gland? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : answer:

What is myxoedema? What are its symptoms?

Description : What is myxoedema? What are its symptoms?

Last Answer : Myxodedma is a disorder caused due to under secretion of thyroxin in adults. The symptoms are low metabolic rate, loss of mental and physical vigour, thickening of skin, low rate of heart beat.

Myxoedema is disorder produed due to hypersecretion of which gland?

Description : Myxoedema is disorder produed due to hypersecretion of which gland?

Last Answer : Thyroid

Myxoedema occurs due to:** A. Hypersecretion of the thyroid B. Hypersecretion of the adrenal C. Hyposecretion of thyroid (hypothyroidism) D. Hyposecretion of the adrenal

Description : Myxoedema occurs due to:** A. Hypersecretion of the thyroid B. Hypersecretion of the adrenal C. Hyposecretion of thyroid (hypothyroidism) D. Hyposecretion of the adrenal

Last Answer : C. Hyposecretion of thyroid (hypothyroidism)

Serum TSH levels are high in most cases of: A. Myxoedema B. Grave’s disease C. Carcinoma thyroid D. Toxic nodular goiter

Description : Serum TSH levels are high in most cases of: A. Myxoedema B. Grave’s disease C. Carcinoma thyroid D. Toxic nodular goiter

Last Answer : A. Increases vascularity

.19 Serum TSH levels are high in most cases of: A. Myxoedema B. Grave’s disease C. Carcinoma thyroid D. Toxic nodular goiter

Description : .19 Serum TSH levels are high in most cases of: A. Myxoedema B. Grave’s disease C. Carcinoma thyroid D. Toxic nodular goiter

Last Answer : A. Myxoedema