Endocrine Health and Aging

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Which hormone is responsible for regulating metabolism, growth, and development?

  1. Estrogen

  2. Thyroid hormone

  3. Insulin

  4. Testosterone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thyroid hormone is produced by the thyroid gland and is essential for regulating metabolism, growth, and development.

What is the most common endocrine disorder in older adults?

  1. Diabetes

  2. Hypothyroidism

  3. Hyperthyroidism

  4. Cushing's syndrome


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder in older adults, affecting approximately 10% of the population.

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?

  1. Estrogen

  2. Thyroid hormone

  3. Insulin

  4. Testosterone


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Insulin is produced by the pancreas and is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels.

What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in older adults?

  1. Autoimmune disease

  2. Iodine deficiency

  3. Radiation therapy

  4. Medications


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autoimmune disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in older adults, accounting for approximately 90% of cases.

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and fertility in women?

  1. Estrogen

  2. Thyroid hormone

  3. Insulin

  4. Testosterone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Estrogen is produced by the ovaries and is responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and fertility in women.

What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in older adults?

  1. Graves' disease

  2. Toxic multinodular goiter

  3. Thyroiditis

  4. Medications


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in older adults, accounting for approximately 70% of cases.

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the production of cortisol, which helps the body respond to stress?

  1. Estrogen

  2. Thyroid hormone

  3. Insulin

  4. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is produced by the pituitary gland and is responsible for regulating the production of cortisol, which helps the body respond to stress.

What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome in older adults?

  1. Adrenal tumor

  2. Pituitary tumor

  3. Ectopic ACTH production

  4. Medications


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pituitary tumor is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome in older adults, accounting for approximately 70% of cases.

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the production of growth hormone, which is essential for growth and development?

  1. Estrogen

  2. Thyroid hormone

  3. Insulin

  4. Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) is produced by the hypothalamus and is responsible for regulating the production of growth hormone, which is essential for growth and development.

What is the most common cause of growth hormone deficiency in older adults?

  1. Pituitary tumor

  2. Head injury

  3. Radiation therapy

  4. Medications


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pituitary tumor is the most common cause of growth hormone deficiency in older adults, accounting for approximately 70% of cases.

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the production of prolactin, which is essential for milk production in women?

  1. Estrogen

  2. Thyroid hormone

  3. Insulin

  4. Prolactin-releasing hormone (PRH)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prolactin-releasing hormone (PRH) is produced by the hypothalamus and is responsible for regulating the production of prolactin, which is essential for milk production in women.

What is the most common cause of prolactinoma in older adults?

  1. Pituitary tumor

  2. Head injury

  3. Radiation therapy

  4. Medications


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pituitary tumor is the most common cause of prolactinoma in older adults, accounting for approximately 90% of cases.

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which helps the body regulate water balance?

  1. Estrogen

  2. Thyroid hormone

  3. Insulin

  4. Vasopressin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vasopressin is produced by the hypothalamus and is responsible for regulating the production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which helps the body regulate water balance.

What is the most common cause of diabetes insipidus in older adults?

  1. Head injury

  2. Pituitary tumor

  3. Kidney disease

  4. Medications


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Head injury is the most common cause of diabetes insipidus in older adults, accounting for approximately 50% of cases.

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the production of oxytocin, which is involved in social bonding, reproduction, and lactation?

  1. Estrogen

  2. Thyroid hormone

  3. Insulin

  4. Oxytocin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oxytocin is produced by the hypothalamus and is responsible for regulating the production of oxytocin, which is involved in social bonding, reproduction, and lactation.

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