Endocrine system

Question 1

What typical changes in appetite and weight are seen in thyrotoxicosis

Answer 1

increased appetite associated with weight loss

Question 2

How is changes in appetite and weight loss described in cushings disease

Answer 2

increased appetite with weight gain

Question 3

How is adrenal insufficiency described in terms of weight loss and appetite

Answer 3

Loss of appetite and weight loss

Question 4

How would hypothyroidism present in terms of weight and appetite

Answer 4

Weight gain and loss of appetite

Question 5

What endocrine disorders cause diarrhoea

Answer 5

Hyperthyroidism and adrenal insufficiency

Question 6

What are the skin tags called in acromegaly

Answer 6

Molluscum fibrinosum

Question 7

Where can acanthosis nigricans be found

Answer 7

Acromegaly and insulin resistant states like cushings, pcos and obesity

Question 8

What is primary ammerhoea defined as

Answer 8

Failure to menstruate by 17 years of age

Question 9

Causes of midline neck swellings

Answer 9

Goitre, thyroglossal cyst, submental lymph nodes

Question 10

What will rise on swallowing

Answer 10

Goitre and thyroglossal cyst