Pathology

Question 1

Acromegaly

Answer 1

Enlargement of extremities caused by hypersecretion from the anterior portion of the pituitary gland after puberty.

Question 2

Cushing Syndrome

Answer 2

Group of clinical features produced by excess secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.

These signs and symptoms include obesity, moon like facies (fullness of the face), hyperglycemia and osteoporosis.

Question 3

Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 3

Disorder of the pancreas that causes an increase in blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia).

Type 1 and Type 2.

Question 4

Goiter

Answer 4

Enlargement of the thyroid gland.

Question 5

Hyperthyroidism

Answer 5

Overactivity of the thyroid gland also called Graves disease or exophthalmic (eyeballs bulge outward) goiter.