A patient presents with excessive thirst, frequent urination, and high blood glucose levels. Which hormone deficiency is most likely responsible?
Glucagon
Insulin
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Growth hormone (GH)
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The hormone melatonin is primarily secreted by which gland?
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Pineal gland
Thymus gland
The hormone responsible for the 'fight-or-flight' response is:
Thyroxine
Adrenaline
Insulin
Glucagon
Iodine deficiency can lead to which condition?
Diabetes
Dwarfism
Goitre
Gigantism
Which gland is both an endocrine and exocrine gland?
Pituitary
Thyroid
Pancreas
Adrenal
Growth hormone is primarily secreted by which gland?
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland
Pancreas
MSH is produced by
Thyroid
Anterior pituitary
Posterior pituitary
Pars intermedia
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.
Glycosuria and ketonuria are indicative of which disease?
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypoglycemia
Kidney failure
Liver disease
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
Which gland produces thyroxine, a hormone that regulates metabolism?
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Pancreas
Adrenal gland
