Pituitary, Parathyroid and Endocrine Pancreas
- Previous year questions on Pituitary, Parathyroid and Endocrine Pancreas for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Pathology section of the exam.
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- 5 live questions in Pituitary, Parathyroid and Endocrine Pancreas.
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Q1.The following is not true about Nesidioblastosis
- APresents with hypoglycemic attacks
- BMore common in adults than in children✓ Correct answer
- CHistopathology shows hyperplasia of islet cells
- DDiazoxide is used for treatment
Q2.Which is true in diabetes mellitus type II -
- AInsulinitis of B cells
- BHyalinisation of B cells✓ Correct answer
- CAtrophy of B cells
- Ddecrease of B cells
Q3.Most common cause of primary hyperpara-thyroidism -
- AHyperplasia
- BSolitary Adenoma✓ Correct answer
- CCarcinoma
- DMultiple adenomas
Q4.Gene not associated with Diabetes malitus?
- APPARγ
- BKCNJ11
- CCTLA4
- DPDGF-R✓ Correct answer
Q5.A 14-year-old boy presents for a pre-summer camp physical examination. Routine urinalysis discloses 3+ glucosuria. He admits to thirst and frequent urination, accompanied by a 4-kg (9-lb) weight loss over past few months. His parents note that he had a flu-like illness 5 months ago. His blood glucose is 220 mg/dL. Which of the following best explains the pathogenesis of hyperglycemia in this patient?
- AExcess dietary glucose
- BIncreased peripheral insulin uptake
- CIrregular insulin secretion
- DIslet cell destruction✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: B. More common in adults than in children; Q2: B. Hyalinisation of B cells; Q3: B. Solitary Adenoma; Q4: D. PDGF-R; Q5: D. Islet cell destruction.
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