GEP Quiz week 22

Dr Blake suffers from reflux and has been prescribed a PPI. Which cells does this medication interact with?

• Chief cells

• D cells

• Goblet cells

• Parietal cells

Which hormone is responsible for triggering the surge of LH that leads to ovulation during the menstrual cycle?

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• FSH

• GnRH

In Tubulo-glomerular feedback, increased salt and water delivery to the distal convoluted tubule triggers the lumen of which structure to narrow?

• Afferent Arteriole

• Distal convoluted tubule

• Efferent Arteriole

• Renal Artery

Which of the subdivisions of the pelvis attaches to the hilum of the ovary?

• Mesometrium

• Mesovarium

• Mesosalphinx

• Mesoovarix

• Mesonono

What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the developing world?

• Grave's disease

• Hashimoto's disease

• Iodine deficiency

• Tim Henman's disease

What is the most appropriate second line therapy for Garry Barlow, a diabetic patient age 52 presenting with hypertension. He is currently taking Atorvastatin 40mg ON, Clopidogrel 75mg OD and Losartan 25mg OD

• Felodipine (Calcium channel blocker)

• Enalapril (ACE inhibitor)

• Methyldopa (centrally acting antihypertensive)

• Bisoprolol (Beta Blocker)