BIO 669 Endocrine Disorders Exam 2
Questions With Complete Solutions
A decrease in hypothalamic function will actually
lead to an increase in what hormone? Correct
Answers Prolactin
Acromegaly Correct Answers Hypersecretion of
growth hormone from the anterior pituitary after
puberty, leading to enlargement of extremities
Bones become thicker and wider
Chronic complications of DM include: Correct
Answers Cardiovascular disease
Stroke
Peripheral vascular disease
Infection
Retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathies
Clinical Effects of Hyperaldosteronism: Correct
Answers Increase in blood volume
Increase in Na retention
Twitching
Increased excitability of neurons and muscles
Cushing Disease Correct Answers Excessive
anterior pituitary secretion of ACTH
, Cushing Disease Alterations Correct Answers
Hyperaldosteronism can be primary (direct
hyperplasia of the cortex) or secondary (excessive
stimulation of RASS leading to excess aldosterone)
Cushing Syndrome Correct Answers Group of
signs and symptoms produced by excess cortisol
from the adrenal cortex
Diabetes Insipidus Manifestations Correct Answers
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Diluted urine
DKA Correct Answers Relative insulin insufficiency
leads to hyperglycemia
Lipolysis
Ketones in urine
Kussmal respirations
Dehydration
*Often DKA is triggered by increased stress
hormones and decreased insulin levels
For Type I Diabetic patients when does
hyperglycemia occur? Correct Answers When 80-
90% of beta cells are destroyed
*Related to immunologically mediated destruction
Questions With Complete Solutions
A decrease in hypothalamic function will actually
lead to an increase in what hormone? Correct
Answers Prolactin
Acromegaly Correct Answers Hypersecretion of
growth hormone from the anterior pituitary after
puberty, leading to enlargement of extremities
Bones become thicker and wider
Chronic complications of DM include: Correct
Answers Cardiovascular disease
Stroke
Peripheral vascular disease
Infection
Retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathies
Clinical Effects of Hyperaldosteronism: Correct
Answers Increase in blood volume
Increase in Na retention
Twitching
Increased excitability of neurons and muscles
Cushing Disease Correct Answers Excessive
anterior pituitary secretion of ACTH
, Cushing Disease Alterations Correct Answers
Hyperaldosteronism can be primary (direct
hyperplasia of the cortex) or secondary (excessive
stimulation of RASS leading to excess aldosterone)
Cushing Syndrome Correct Answers Group of
signs and symptoms produced by excess cortisol
from the adrenal cortex
Diabetes Insipidus Manifestations Correct Answers
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Diluted urine
DKA Correct Answers Relative insulin insufficiency
leads to hyperglycemia
Lipolysis
Ketones in urine
Kussmal respirations
Dehydration
*Often DKA is triggered by increased stress
hormones and decreased insulin levels
For Type I Diabetic patients when does
hyperglycemia occur? Correct Answers When 80-
90% of beta cells are destroyed
*Related to immunologically mediated destruction