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
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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 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
Conn's syndrome, characterized by primary hyperaldosteronism, results in specific electrolyte imbalances. Which of the following electrolyte profiles is MOST consistent with this condition?
Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, and metabolic acidosis
Hypokalemia, hypernatremia, and metabolic alkalosis
Hyperkalemia, hypernatremia, and metabolic alkalosis
Hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and metabolic acidosis
