PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Increased or decreased levels of endocrine hormonemay be caused by a tumor.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Some cancer cells can produce hormones that circulate in the body and cause symptoms. This is called paraneoplastic syndrome.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pituitary tumors. As tiny as a pea, and located towards the bottom center of the brain, the pituitary gland secretes hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands to function properly.
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