Endocrine System Quiz

Which hormone increases blood glucose by glycogenolysis?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Somatostatin

• Calcitonin

Primary cause of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is?

• Insulin resistance

• Autoimmune destruction of β-cells

• Obesity

• Excess cortisol

Which is NOT a symptom of Diabetes Mellitus?

• Polyuria

• Polydipsia

• Weight gain

• Polyphagia

Cushing’s syndrome is associated with excess of which hormone?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Cortisol

• TSH

Buffalo hump and moon face are features of?

• Addison’s disease

• Grave’s disease

• Cushing’s syndrome

• Acromegaly

Addison’s disease is due to deficiency of?

• Thyroid hormones

• Adrenal cortical hormones

• Growth hormone

• Insulin

A common feature of Addison’s disease is?

• Hypertension

• Hyperglycemia

• Hyperpigmentation

• Polycythemia

Vitamin D increases absorption of?

• Sodium

• Chloride

• Calcium and Phosphate

• Potassium

Which hormone stimulates bone resorption to increase calcium levels?

• Calcitonin

• Insulin

• PTH

• Glucagon

Chvostek’s sign is seen in?

• Hypercalcemia

• Hypocalcemia

• Hyperkalemia

• Hyponatremia