1) Thyroid cancer results when the cells in the thyrold gland divide uncontrollably. Individuals who have excessive exposure to radiation may have higher chance of getting thyroid cancer. Thyroid cancer can be treated through surgery, lodine therapy, radiotherapy, and/or chemotherapy.
What is the purpose of prescribing thyroxine medication for patients following the surgical removal of the thyroid gland?
• a. to increase blood calcium levels and decrease PTH levels
• b. to Increase the rate of metabolism and decrease TSH levels
O c to increase blood calcium levels and increase PTH levels
O d. to increase the rate of metabolism and increase TSH levels
2) Wolfram syndrome affects 1 in 500 000 people worldwide. It is an autosomal recessive disorder, where two copies of the mutated gene are required for the individual to be affected by the syndrome. Individuals affected with Wolfram syndrome have symptoms similar to those with diabetes mellitus. They also exhibit symptoms of diabetes insipidus, resulting from the suppression of hormones released by the pituitary gland. Lastly, men affected by Wolfram syndrome also suffer from hypogonadism.
What are the expected levels of ADH and urine volume, respectively, of an individual with Wolfram syndrome?
• а.
ADH Levels
Low
Urine Volume
Low
O b.
O c
O d.
ADH Levels
High
ADH Levels
High
ADH Levels
Urine Volume
LOw
Urine Volume
LOw
High
Urine Volume
High
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