Endocrinology: practice question

A General Medicine question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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General Medicine · Endocrinology

Sample item

What symptom is common in hyperthyroidism?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Heat intolerance

Excess thyroid hormone raises metabolic rate and sympathetic responsiveness, often causing heat intolerance, tremor, tachycardia, weight loss, and increased bowel frequency.

Option by option

  • A. Constipation only

    Constipation is more associated with hypothyroidism.

  • B. Marked bradycardia

    Bradycardia is less typical than tachycardia in hyperthyroidism.

  • C. Heat intolerance (correct)

    Correct: heat intolerance reflects increased metabolic rate.

  • D. Cold intolerance

    Cold intolerance is more typical of hypothyroidism.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Heat intolerance. Excess thyroid hormone raises metabolic rate and sympathetic responsiveness, often causing heat intolerance, tremor, tachycardia, weight loss, and increased bowel frequency.

Why is "Constipation only" not the answer?

Constipation is more associated with hypothyroidism.

Why is "Marked bradycardia" not the answer?

Bradycardia is less typical than tachycardia in hyperthyroidism.

Why is "Cold intolerance" not the answer?

Cold intolerance is more typical of hypothyroidism.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrinology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct: heat intolerance reflects increased metabolic rate.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Endocrinology?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.