FMGE Test 22

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1. What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node?

Filtering blood

Initiating the heartbeat

Producing bile

Excreting waste

2. What is the primary cause of hyperthyroidism?

Graves' disease

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Thyroid cancer

Iodine deficiency

3. What is the main symptom of Bell's palsy?

Loss of vision

Paralysis of one side of the face

Hearing loss

Difficulty swallowing

4. What is the most common cause of infective endocarditis?

Staphylococcus aureus

Streptococcus viridans

Enterococcus faecalis

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

5. What is the primary function of erythropoietin?

Regulating blood pressure

Stimulating red blood cell production

Balancing electrolytes

Controlling blood sugar levels

6. What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults?

Diabetes mellitus

Hypertension

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

Membranous nephropathy

7. What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?

Regulating metabolism

Secreting hormones

Filtering blood

Storing nutrients

8. What is the main cause of Addisonian crisis?

Excess cortisol

Adrenal insufficiency

Thyroid dysfunction

Pancreatic insufficiency

9. What is the most common cause of acute tubular necrosis?

Hypotension

Infection

Nephrotoxins

Obstruction

10. What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

Regulating blood pressure

Controlling body temperature

Producing releasing and inhibiting hormones

Processing visual information

11. What is the primary treatment for acute asthma exacerbation?

Antibiotics

Bronchodilators

Antihistamines

Corticosteroids

12. What is the main function of the cerebellum?

Regulating blood pressure

Coordinating voluntary movements

Processing visual information

Producing hormones

13. What is the primary function of the parathyroid hormone?

Regulating glucose levels

Regulating calcium levels

Regulating sodium levels

Regulating potassium levels

14. What is the main cause of chronic kidney disease?

Diabetes mellitus

Hypertension

Glomerulonephritis

Polycystic kidney disease

15. What is the primary function of the liver in digestion?

Producing insulin

Storing glucose

Producing bile

Absorbing nutrients

16. What is the primary cause of iron deficiency anemia?

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Blood loss

Chronic disease

Folate deficiency

17. What is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease?

Hypertension

Diabetes mellitus

Glomerulonephritis

Polycystic kidney disease

18. What is the primary treatment for acute gout?

Antibiotics

NSAIDs

Antihypertensives

Antivirals

19. What is the primary function of surfactant in the lungs?

Increasing surface tension

Decreasing surface tension

Facilitating mucus production

Enhancing blood flow

20. What is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in children?

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Wilson's disease

21. What is the primary function of the thalamus?

Regulating sleep-wake cycles

Controlling voluntary movements

Processing sensory information

Coordinating balance

22. What is the main cause of Addison's disease?

Excess cortisol

Adrenal insufficiency

Thyroid dysfunction

Pancreatic insufficiency

23. What is the primary function of the lens in the eye?

Producing tears

Regulating light entry

Focusing light on the retina

Protecting the eye

24. What is the most common cause of acute otitis media in children?

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Haemophilus influenzae

Moraxella catarrhalis

All of the above

25. What is the primary function of the loop of Henle?

Reabsorbing water and salts

Filtering blood

Producing erythropoietin

Storing urine

26. What is the main cause of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women?

Calcium deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency

Estrogen deficiency

Sedentary lifestyle

27. What is the primary function of the liver in metabolism?

Storing glycogen

Producing bile

Detoxifying substances

All of the above

28. What is the primary cause of chronic bronchitis?

Viral infection

Bacterial infection

Smoking

Allergens

29. What is the most common cause of heart failure in the elderly?

Coronary artery disease

Hypertension

Diabetes mellitus

Valvular heart disease

30. What is the primary function of aldosterone?

Regulating glucose levels

Regulating calcium levels

Regulating sodium and potassium levels

Regulating protein synthesis

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