Endocrine Disorders

What is the main hormone involved in diabetes mellitus?

• Thyroxine

• Estrogen

• Insulin

• Glucagon

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Which type of diabetes mellitus is characterized by insulin resistance?

• Type 1

• Type 3

• Type 2

• Gestational

What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?

• Hyperthyroidism

• Graves' disease

• Hashimoto's thyroiditis

• Thyroid cancer

Which hormone is produced by the adrenal cortex?

• Cortisol

• Testosterone

• Estrogen

• Insulin

What is the master gland of the endocrine system?

• The master gland of the endocrine system is the pancreas.

• The master gland of the endocrine system is the adrenal gland.

• The master gland of the endocrine system is the pituitary gland.

• The master gland of the endocrine system is the thyroid gland.

Which hormone(s) is/are deficient in Addison's disease?

• insulin

• thyroxine

• aldosterone

• cortisol

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What is the main symptom of diabetes mellitus?

• Decreased appetite and weight gain

• Decreased thirst and infrequent urination

• Increased thirst and frequent urination

• elevated heart rate

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Which thyroid disorder is characterized by an overactive thyroid gland?

• hypothyroidism

• thyroiditis

• goiter

• hyperthyroidism

Which hormone is responsible for regulating water balance in the body?

• Insulin

• Growth hormone

• Thyroid hormone

• Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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What are the 2 main hormones released by pancreas?

• glucagon

• insulin

• aldosterone

• melatonin

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