VETT-132 Exam 8-11

True

Acute adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison's) should be treated as a medical emergency.

Pituitary gland

Approximately 85-90% of hyperadrenocorticism cases are caused by hyperplasia or neoplasia of the:

Weight loss Ravenous appetite Hyperactivity NOT bradycardia

Clinical signs of hyperthyroidism may include: (Check all that apply)

Seizure Weakness Lethargy Trembling

Clinical signs seen with hypoglycemia may include which of the following? (Check all that apply)

Hyperadrenocorticism

Cushing's syndrome is:

Iatrogenic Cushing's

Cushing's syndrome may be caused by excessive, long-term use of glucocorticoid medications which is referred to as:

Exogenous glucocorticoids

Dexamethasone, Prednisone, Triamcinalone are all examples of:

Myopathies

Disorders that affect muscle are

False

Dogs and cats develop many of the same complications associated with uncontrolled diabetes as people do and therefore, the blood glucose must be monitored very closely.

Glargine

In general, which of the following types of insulin work best in diabetic cats?

True

Most cats with untreated Cushing's disease will develop diabetes.

pituitary

Stimulating hormones are produced in the ____________ and act on specific endocrine glands in order to increase production of the hormones produced in those glands.

False

T/F Endocrine glands have ducts to transfer the hormones to other parts of the body.

True

T/F The clinical signs of hypothyroidism can easily be confused with other diseases.

pituitary

TSH is produced by the _______ .

Glucocorticoids

The Adrenal hormone important for carbohydrate metabolism and immune function is:

Hip Dysplasia

The common condition where the debilitating degeneration of the ball-and-socket hip joint occurs and joint laxity is associated with this is_________. This can occur due to genetics, diet, exercise, and traumatic injury.

Cushing's syndrome

The condition of hyperadrenocorticism is also known as:

ACL (CCL) rupture

The condition that involves the stifle joint where a stabilizing intra-articular ligament is partially or completely ruptured usually due to trauma is:

OCD

The condition that most commonly occurs in large dog breeds during rapid growth and is the result of improper bone development just beneath the cartilage, causing a "hangnail" of cartilage to peel away from the bone is called:

Thyroid gland

The endocrine gland located in the neck along side the trachea and which is not usually palpable in a normal animal is:

Adrenal

The endocrine gland that is located atop the kidney is the:

Pancreas Pituitary Hypothalamus Ovaries NOT pararenal

The endocrine system contains which of the following? (Check all that apply

Glucosuria does not develop if stress is short term Hyperglycemia occurs due to stress Can be associated with excess release of certain adrenal hormones

The following are true statements regarding transient hyperglycemia in cats. (Check all that apply)

Proximal Tibia Distal Radius Distal femur Proximal Humerus

The most common sites for development of bone cancer include: (Check all that apply)

Biopsy and histopathology

The most important test / procedure used to definitively diagnose osteosarcoma is:

Renal failure

What "hidden" condition may be unmasked in a cat whose thyroid hormone concentration is rapidly decreased?

Painful Radiographs show decreased bone density in the femoral head and neck area Young, small breed dogs are predisposed

What are the features of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. (Check all that apply)

pituitary

Which gland is considered to be the "master gland" of the endocrine system because it controls many other endocrine functions?

Immune mediated destruction of Beta cells Type I - Insulin dependent - lifelong

Which of the following describes the type of diabetes found in most dogs? (Check all that apply)

Hyperadrenocorticism Cushing's Disease Severe pancreatitis

Which of the following diseases can trigger diabetes in dogs and cats? (Check all that apply)

Peripheral neuropathy resulting in a plantigrade stance

Which of the following is/are commonly seen in cats with poorly regulated diabetes?

Heritable Rapid growth rate Unbalanced, excessive or deficient diet Traumatic injury

Which of the following may be causes of hip dysplasia? (Check all that apply)

Mineralocorticoids, sodium and potassium

___________ play a critical role in regulating concentrations of _________ and _________.

ACL

"Drawer motion" is a test used to help diagnose _________ problems:

Adrenal medulla

Epinephrine (adrenaline) is produced by the:

Euthanasia

The #1 cause of death in diabetic pets is:

Sight and taste of food Amino Acids and Fatty Acids Elevated blood glucose concentrations

What controls the secretion of insulin? (Check all that apply)