student qs

Question 1

Which of the following hormones is most commonly deficient in patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency?

Answer 1

cortisol

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the genetic inheritance pattern of CAH is correct?

Answer 2

. CAH is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, where both parents must carry the gene mutation.

Question 3

Which of the following is FALSE about hyperthyroidism?

Answer 3

The Thyroid cannot create its own hormones

Question 4

Which is the correct pathway for metabolism to speed up ex. when the body is cold?

Answer 4

The hypothalamus releases TRH, which tells the anterior pituitary to release TSH, which then tells the thyroid to secret T3 and T4

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the hormonal imbalances that is involved in polycystic ovarian syndrome?

Answer 5

3. Increase in FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)

Question 6

Which of the following describes the outcome of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) caused by hormonal imbalances?

Answer 6

Unmatured follicles lead to irregular menstrual cycles and anovulation.

Question 7

Which is true regarding endometriosis?

Answer 7

Endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, often leading to pain and inflammation.

Question 8

True or False? Surgery is a guaranteed way to get rid of endometriosis for the rest of one’s life.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Why is Ovarian Cancer difficult to detect in early stages?

Answer 9

) The location of ovaries is deep and early symptoms are little to none

Question 10

What is TRUE regarding MIRV treatment?

Answer 10

MIRV Treatment kept patients cancer-free longer compared to Chemotherapy

Question 11

How do elevated TSH levels affect fertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

Answer 11

Elevated TSH levels decrease the rate of maturity in oocytes

Question 12

Which of the following treatments is used to stimulate ovulation in women
with PCOS?

Answer 12

Letrozole

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the kidneys?

Answer 13

Production of insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Answer 14

Improved appetite and weight gain.

Question 15

Which of the following factors is a primary contributor to the formation of struvite stones?

Answer 15

Urinary tract infections with bacteria that increase urine pH

Question 16

Which imaging technique is considered the gold standard for detecting kidney stones due to its high sensitivity and specificity?

Answer 16

CT scan

Question 17

What contributes to the significant change in mass found in kidneys with PKD?

Answer 17

Due to the presence of several fluid-filled sacs, the mass of the kidney increases

Question 18

Which of the following was not observed in mice with Polycystic Kidney Disease that were treated with anti-CD8 antibodies in comparison to mice given no treatment?

Answer 18

A significant increase in total cyst count

Question 19

Which factor/s enhances the efficacy of anticonvulsant of cannabidiolic acid (CBDa):

Answer 19

C&A

Question 20

How do Antiseizure Medications (ASMs) work to control seizures?

Answer 20

A and C

Question 21

What is the mechanism of action of Lecanemab drug for treatment of
Alzheimer’s Disease

Answer 21

It is antibody drug that targets amyloid plaques

Question 22

Which of the following increases Alzheimer’s Disease risk factors?

Answer 22

6) B, C, and D

Question 23

How common are fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in the general population, according to estimates?

Answer 23

C. 2.4% to 4.8%

Question 24

The study highlights the progress made in finding biological indicators of FASD. What is the main advantage of these developments?

Answer 24

. Improved and earlier diagnoses of FASD