A patient presents with persistent hyperglycemia, muscle weakness, and central obesity. Upon examination, they are found to have elevated cortisol levels. Which of the following is the LEAST likely cause of these symptoms?
Pituitary adenoma secreting ACTH
Adrenal cortex tumor secreting cortisol
Exogenous administration of glucocorticoids
Adrenal medulla tumor secreting epinephrine
Related Questions
Which gland is both an endocrine and exocrine gland?
Pituitary
Thyroid
Pancreas
Adrenal
A patient's urine test reveals the presence of glucose and ketone bodies. Which metabolic disorder is this most likely indicative of?
Diabetes Mellitus
Kidney stones
Urinary tract infection
Liver cirrhosis
The hormone responsible for the 'fight-or-flight' response is:
Thyroxine
Adrenaline
Insulin
Glucagon
A patient exhibits symptoms of excessive thirst, frequent urination, and high blood glucose levels. Further investigation reveals normal insulin levels but impaired insulin receptor function. Which condition BEST explains the patient's presentation?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Gestational diabetes
Insulin receptor mutations
Hypophyseal portal system is present between
Hypothalamus and liver
Hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Hypophysis and liver
Hypophysis and abdominal organs
Hypophyseal portal system is present between
Hypothalamus and liver
Hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Hypophysis and liver
Hypophysis and abdominal organs
Why does the presence of ketone bodies in urine, along with glucose, indicate Diabetes Mellitus?
The body breaks down fats for energy due to insufficient insulin or insulin resistance.
The kidneys are unable to filter glucose effectively.
The liver is producing excess ketone bodies.
There is an overproduction of proteins in the body.
A rare genetic disorder affects the synthesis of a specific enzyme crucial for converting T4 to T3. Which of the following would be the MOST likely clinical presentation in a patient with this disorder?
Elevated TSH and T3 levels
Decreased TSH and T3 levels
Elevated TSH levels and decreased T3 levels
Decreased TSH and elevated T3 levels
Presence of which of the following conditions in urine are indicative of Diabetes Mellitus ?
Uremia and Ketonuria
Uremia and Renal Calculi
Ketonuria and Glycosuria
Renal calculi and Hyperglycaemia
Growth hormone is primarily secreted by which gland?
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland
Pancreas
