Biology

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

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Endocrine and metabolic disorders focus on diseases caused by hormonal imbalances, such as goitre, diabetes mellitus, and hyperthyroidism. Test takers will find questions related to disease causes, diagnostic tests like Cushing's syndrome indicators, and clinical treatments. This is a crucial biology topic frequently asked in medical entrance and public service commission examinations.

Thyroid gland disordersGoitre causesDiabetes mellitus characteristicsHyperthyroidism treatmentsGrowth hormone deficiency

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Gout

  2. Rheumatoid Arthirtis

  3. Osteoarthritis

  4. Rickets

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gout is a metabolic disorder characterized by accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints and surrounding tissues, causing intense pain and inflammation. It occurs when uric acid levels exceed solubility. Rheumatoid arthritis is autoimmune, osteoarthritis involves wear-and-tear, and rickets is caused by vitamin D deficiency affecting bone development - none involve uric acid crystals.

Multiple choice
  1. cancer

  2. diabetes

  3. fever

  4. paralysis

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels. A deficiency of insulin leads to diabetes mellitus, where the body cannot properly process glucose, resulting in high blood sugar levels.

Multiple choice
  1. carbohydrate

  2. protein

  3. fat

  4. acetone

  5. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Diabetes mellitus is fundamentally a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism, where the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose levels due to insulin deficiency or resistance. While diabetes can affect protein and fat metabolism secondarily, the core defect involves carbohydrate processing.

Multiple choice
  1. Allergy

  2. Pellagra

  3. Diabetes

  4. Ulcer

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin or the body becomes resistant to insulin, leading to excess sugar (glucose) in the blood and urine. The pancreas is the organ responsible for regulating blood sugar levels.

Multiple choice
  1. cretinism

  2. giant build

  3. enlarged thyroid

  4. none

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Insufficient dietary iodine causes the thyroid gland to enlarge (goiter) as it tries to compensate for low iodine levels needed to produce thyroid hormones. Cretinism results from congenital iodine deficiency, not acquired dietary deficiency.

Multiple choice
  1. iron

  2. iodine

  3. glucose

  4. calcium

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Iodine deficiency causes the thyroid gland to enlarge (goiter) as it struggles to produce thyroid hormones. The gland grows trying to compensate for insufficient iodine needed for hormone synthesis. Iron deficiency causes anemia, calcium deficiency affects bones.

Multiple choice
  1. hypertrophy of gonad

  2. hyposecretion of adrenal cortex

  3. hyperactivity of leydig cells

  4. hypersecretion of pituitary

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Addison's disease is characterised by low blood pressure, muscular weakness, loss of appitite and excessive loss of NaCl in the urine. It occurs due to hyposecretion of adrenal cortex. 

Multiple choice
  1. cretinism

  2. giant build

  3. enlarged thyroid

  4. none of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Iodine is a critical component for the production of thyroid hormones. A deficiency in dietary iodine causes the thyroid gland to overwork and enlarge, a condition commonly known as goitre.

Multiple choice
  1. metabolism of carbohydrate

  2. metabolism of protein

  3. metabolism of fat

  4. metabolism of triglycerides

  5. none of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body cannot effectively use it. This primarily disrupts the metabolism of carbohydrates, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. While it can affect fat and protein over time, its primary definition involves sugar processing.

Multiple choice
  1. an endocrine disorder

  2. a cardiovascular disease

  3. a respiratory disease

  4. an orthopedic disease

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cushing's disease (misspelled as Cushion's in the question) is a serious condition caused by an excess of the hormone cortisol. Since hormones are regulated by the endocrine system, it is classified as an endocrine disorder. The other options refer to cardiovascular, respiratory, or orthopedic systems, which are not the primary systems affected by this disease.