BIO 669 Endocrine Disorders Exam
Questions and Answers
A decrease in hypothalamic function will actually lead to an increase in what hormone? -
correct Answer-Prolactin
SIADH Diagnosis Criteria - correct Answer-Normal adrenal and thyroid function must be
present in order for a pt. to be diagnosed with SIADH
SIADH Clinical Manifestations - correct Answer-Dyspnea upon exertion
Wt. gain (but NO peripheral edema)
Confusion
Muscle twitching
*Symptoms associated with decreasing levels of Na+
Diabetes Insipidus Manifestations - correct Answer-Polyuria
Polydipsia
Diluted urine
Sheehan Syndrome - correct Answer-Infarct of the pituitary following postpartum period
Panhypopituitarism - correct Answer-Deficiency of all pituitary hormones including:
ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH, and GH
What is a common cause of hyperpituitarism? - correct Answer-A benign, slow-growing
pituitary adenoma
Hyperpituitarism Manifestations - correct Answer-Headache and fatigue
Visual changes
Hyposecretion of neighboring pituitary hormones
Acromegaly - correct Answer-Hypersecretion of growth hormone from the anterior
pituitary after puberty, leading to enlargement of extremities
Bones become thicker and wider
Giantism - correct Answer-A condition of overgrowth due to hyperpituitarism (increased
GH) occurring before puberty and during the growing years
Hypersecretion of Prolactin Manifestations in Females: - correct Answer-Amenorrhea
Questions and Answers
A decrease in hypothalamic function will actually lead to an increase in what hormone? -
correct Answer-Prolactin
SIADH Diagnosis Criteria - correct Answer-Normal adrenal and thyroid function must be
present in order for a pt. to be diagnosed with SIADH
SIADH Clinical Manifestations - correct Answer-Dyspnea upon exertion
Wt. gain (but NO peripheral edema)
Confusion
Muscle twitching
*Symptoms associated with decreasing levels of Na+
Diabetes Insipidus Manifestations - correct Answer-Polyuria
Polydipsia
Diluted urine
Sheehan Syndrome - correct Answer-Infarct of the pituitary following postpartum period
Panhypopituitarism - correct Answer-Deficiency of all pituitary hormones including:
ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH, and GH
What is a common cause of hyperpituitarism? - correct Answer-A benign, slow-growing
pituitary adenoma
Hyperpituitarism Manifestations - correct Answer-Headache and fatigue
Visual changes
Hyposecretion of neighboring pituitary hormones
Acromegaly - correct Answer-Hypersecretion of growth hormone from the anterior
pituitary after puberty, leading to enlargement of extremities
Bones become thicker and wider
Giantism - correct Answer-A condition of overgrowth due to hyperpituitarism (increased
GH) occurring before puberty and during the growing years
Hypersecretion of Prolactin Manifestations in Females: - correct Answer-Amenorrhea
