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Endocrinology — Flashcards

Endocrinology — Flashcards

Endocrinology — Flashcards

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80 flashcards
10 chapters
Study NotesQuestions
#1

The zona _____ secretes androgens, such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione

#2

Prolactin deficiency occurs with destruction of the _____ and results in the failure to lactate (females)

#3

Calcitriol _____ Ca2+ and phosphate release into the bloodstream by stimulating osteoblasts to activate osteoclasts

#4

The cell bodies of _____-secreting neurons originate primarily in the supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus

#5

A testosterone-secreting tumor (or exogenous steroids) presents with _____ testosterone and decreased LH

#6

Amine hormones include _____ hormones and catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine)

#7

Cortisol (glucocorticoids) up-regulates _____ receptors on arterioles, increasing their sensitivity to catecholamines (i.e. norepinephrine and epinephrine)

#8

Chronic exposure of PTH stimulates osteoblasts to express _____, which binds to RANK on osteoclast surfaces to increase activity

#9

Estrogens (hormone) cause _____ of the epiphyseal growth plate (bone structure) during puberty.

#10

Insulin increases glucose transport to _____ and adipose tissue by directing the insertion of the GLUT4 transporter into the cell membranes

About Endocrinology Flashcards for NEET-PG

These Endocrinology flashcards are designed for NEET-PG Physiology preparation, using active recall to help you retain high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, and commonly tested facts. Each card prompts you to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing notes, which research shows leads to significantly better exam performance.

The 80 cards in this deck cover the most important topics in Endocrinology, including key mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and clinical pearls that frequently appear in NEET-PG examinations. Cards are organised by chapter so you can focus on specific areas or work through the entire topic systematically.

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Flashcards use active recall — instead of passively re-reading notes, you retrieve information from memory. Research shows this builds stronger, longer-lasting memories and is one of the most effective study strategies for medical exams like NEET-PG.
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There are currently 80 flashcards for Endocrinology under Physiology, organised by chapter. New cards are added regularly to cover the latest NEET-PG syllabus.
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The cards cover high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and commonly tested facts from Endocrinology. They mirror the depth and style of NEET-PG questions.

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