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Endocrine Passmed Flashcards

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Function of leptin

A

decrease appetite

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Function of ghrelin

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Increase appetite - increases before meals and decrease after meals

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where is leptin released?

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adipose tissue - more adipose tissue = more leptin

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Where is ghrelin released from?

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P/D1 cells of stomach and epsilon cells of pancreas

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How does leptin work?

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Stimulates release of melanocyte-stimulating hormone and CRH. low levels release neuropeptide Y

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What is the diagnosis if nuclear scintigraphy shows patchy uptake?

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Toxic multi nodular goitre

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What is the treatment of choice for toxic multi nodular goitre?

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Radioiodine therapy

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