APEA- Endocrine Patho
Questions And Answers 2024
Which diagnosis is associated with T cellmediated destruction of beta cells in the
pancreas?
Diabetes insipidus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Gestational diabetes - ANSWER-Type 1 diabetes
mellitus
In thyrotoxic crisi...
In thyrotoxic crisis (also known as thyroid
storm), the thyroid gland secretes the thyroid
,hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and/or
thyroxine (T4). When T3 and/or T4 are
overproduced, systemic adrenergic activity
increases. The result is epinephrine
overproduction and severe hypermetabolism,
leading rapidly to cardiac, GI, and sympathetic
nervous system decompensation.
Patients with Graves disease may experience
comorbid diseases including:
peptic ulcer disease.
iron deficiency anemia.
lupus erythematosus.
thyroid cancer. - ANSWER-lupus erythematosus
Increased risk for multiple autoimmune
conditions
, Hypofunction of the adrenal cortex that results
in an inadequate release of glucocorticoids is:
Addison's disease results from inadequate
production of cortisol.
Diabetes is the leading cause of:
urosepsis.
end-stage renal disease.
acute coronary syndrome.
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