Abnormal function of the endocrine system may result from a number of different causes. These pathophysiological states of the endocrine system or endocrinopathies may be caused by the absence of hormone, underproduction of hormone, overproduction of hormone, abnormal hormone transport in blood, absence or abnormal function of hormone receptors, or absence or abnormal function of one or more of the cytoplasmic signaling cascades required for normal hormone action. Test your basic knowledge of endocrine pathophysiology by taking this simple quiz.
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(1) Absence of insulin leads to a disease known as:
(2) Absence of insulin leads to:
(3) Absence of the parathyroid hormone (parathormone) leads to:
(4) Excess cortisol secretion leads to the clinical condition known as __________ syndrome.
(5) Absence of corisol leads to __________ disease.
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Posted: Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Last updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Last updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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