Deck 9: Disorders of Endocrine Regulation ; Disorders of the Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Which of the following statements about hyperpituitarism is incorrect?

A) The commonest cause of hyperpituitarism is an adenoma, i.e., a benign tumour.
B) Results of pituitary tumours are due to excess hormone secretion.
C) Prolactinomas are uncommon pituitary tumours although they produce prolactin when they do occur.
D) Expansion of the tumour on surrounding tissues causes symptoms of raised intercranial pressure.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

There are a number of causes of short stature in children. Which of the following lists is accurate?

A) growth hormone deficiency, Turner syndrome or Down's syndrome, institutional or emotional deprivation, achondroplasia, hyperthyroidism,
B) growth hormone deficiency, Turner syndrome or Down's syndrome, corticosteroid treatment, hyperthyroidism, achondroplasia
C) growth hormone deficiency, corticosteroid treatment, hyperthyroidism, institutional or emotional deprivation, achondroplasia
D) growth hormone deficiency, Turner syndrome or Down's syndrome, corticosteroid treatment, institutional or emotional deprivation, achondroplasia

Answer 2

D

Question 3

There are a number of causes of hypopituitarism. Which of the following lists is correct?

A) pituitary tumours, radiation of the gland, bleeding into the pituitary gland, disorders of the hypothalamus, inflammatory disorders
B) pituitary tumours, radiation of the gland, anaemia, disorders of the hypothalamus, inflammatory disorders
C) pituitary tumours, anaemia, bleeding into the pituitary gland, disorders of the hypothalamus, inflammatory disorders
D) pituitary tumours, radiation of the gland, bleeding into the pituitary gland, disorders of the hypothalamus, anaemia

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Adrenogenital syndrome can occur due to various causes. Which of the following statements is not correct?

A) It is a condition which occurs because of increased secretion of androgens.
B) Males show minimal effects.
C) Females may show signs of masculinisation as infants or acne, excessive hair growth an oligomenorrhea after puberty.
D) Salt-wasting syndrome is one of the main disturbance which can occur.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about infections of the female reproductive system is not correct?

A) Chlamydia trachomatis is a sexually transmitted disease which can cause pelvic inflammatory disease.
B) The human papilloma virus contributes to lower genital tract carcinoma.
C) Yeasts do not cause reproductive tract infections.
D) The herpes simplex virus can cause infections of the vulva.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about endometriosis is incorrect?

A) This condition occurs in up to 50% of women.
B) Endometrial tissue is found in sites outside the uterine cavity.
C) It is associated with chronic, and sometimes severe, pain
D) It can result in infertility.

Question 7

A leiomyoma is which one of the following?

A) a malignant cyst of the ovary
B) a benign tumour of the muscle and connective tissue of the uterus
C) cancer of the uterus
D) a benign tumour of the cervix

Question 8

Pre-eclampsia is one of the complications of pregnancy. Which of the following is an incorrect statement?

A) often develops early in pregnancy associated with chronic hypertension
B) There are two phases of pre-eclampsia.
C) Insulin resistance and central obesity increases the risk of development.
D) Hypertension, oedema, proteinuria occur usually during the last trimester.