Question 1 of 5

Which of the following statements best describes diabetes insipidus?

A. Diabetes insipidus is a disease characterised by the passage of large volumes of concentrated urine B. Diabetes insipidus is a disease characterised by the passage of small volumes of concentrated urine C. Diabetes insipidus is a disease characterised by the passage of large volumes of dilute urine D. Diabetes insipidus is a disease characterised by the passage of small volumes of dilute urine

Question 2 of 5

synthesis:

A. occurs in thyroid parafollicular cells. B. occurs extracellularly in plasma. C. requires cholesterol. D. requires thyroglobulin.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following are symptoms of acromegaly?

A. Visual changes (double vision, reduced vision, tunnel vision) B. Paresthesia and weakness in the hands C. Diarrhoea D. Abdominal distention

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following are correct regarding the effects of increased levels of growth hormone in acromegaly?

A. Increased levels of growth hormone stimulate increased production of vasopressin from the adrenal glands B. Increased levels of growth hormone stimulate increased production of vasopressin from the liver C. Increased levels of growth hormone stimulate increased production of insulin like growth factor one (IGF1) from the adrenal glands D. Increased levels of growth hormone stimulate increased production of insulin like growth factor one (IGF1) from the liver

Question 5 of 5

Which one of the following statements best defines dipsogenic diabetes insipidus?

A. Dipsogenic diabetes insipidus is caused by a defect or damage to the pituitary gland causing malfunction of the thirst mechanism. B. Dipsogenic diabetes insipidus is caused by a defect or damage to the pituitary stalk causing malfunction of the hunger mechanism. C. Dipsogenic diabetes insipidus is caused by a defect or damage to the hypothalamus causing malfunction of the thirst mechanism. D. Dipsogenic diabetes insipidus is caused by a defect or damage to the pituitary stalk causing malfunction of the thirst mechanism.

Endocrinology Practice Questions

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