1
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what does R3 mean in retinopathy?
A
(new blood vessels), vitreous haemorrhage, advanced retinopathy with retinal detachments
2
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what cause insulin resistance in diabetic mother?
A
hPL (human placental lactogen)
placental progesterone
3
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what is the anatomical cause of bi-temporal hemianopia?
A
compression of optic chiasm
4
Q
what are prolactin levels like with high dopamine?
A
low
5
Q
is GH an insulin agonist or antagonist?
A
antagonist
hence acromegaly can cause diabetes
6
Q
chocolate cysts
A
endometriosis
7
Q
drugs used for acromegaly to shrink tumour?
A
somatostatin analogues e.g. octreotide
8
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Orphan Annie eyes with psammoma bodies?
A
Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Endocrine Year 2
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