Notes in Lactation, Galactorrhoea, Prolactinomas

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Published	03/15/2025	What is the process of milk production and secretion by the mammary glands called?
Published	03/15/2025	Which two hormones primarily stimulate alveolar bud formation and lobule development during puberty?
Published	03/15/2025	Which hormone, secreted by lactotrophs in the anterior pituitary, is crucial for lactation?
Published	03/15/2025	Which hormone is synthesized in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary, playing a key role in lactation?
Published	03/15/2025	Which hormone primarily inhibits prolactin secretion?
Published	03/15/2025	Where is dopamine secreted from in the hypothalamus?
Published	03/15/2025	Which hormone stimulates the contraction of myoepithelial cells to eject milk?
Published	03/15/2025	Which sugar is the primary carbohydrate found in milk?
Published	03/15/2025	Name one cellular component found in milk.
Published	03/15/2025	What is the term for milky secretion from the breasts unrelated to breastfeeding?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the most common hormonal cause of galactorrhoea?
Published	03/15/2025	Which hormone's increased levels due to primary hypothyroidism can also cause hyperprolactinaemia?
Published	03/15/2025	Which class of drugs, used for nausea and vertigo, can increase prolactin levels?
Published	03/15/2025	What initial test should be done to rule out pregnancy in a case of galactorrhoea?
Published	03/15/2025	What imaging technique is used to assess pituitary adenomas?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the most common functional pituitary adenoma?
Published	03/15/2025	Which class of drugs is used to treat prolactinoma?
Published	03/15/2025	Which hormone is deficient in women with hyperprolactinaemia, leading to decreased ovarian function?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following hormones contributes to alveolar development during pregnancy?
Published	03/15/2025	What happens to oestrogen and progesterone levels after parturition?
Published	03/15/2025	What happens when the baby suckles?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is NOT a protein found in milk?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is NOT a common presentation of hyperprolactinaemia in women?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is a physiological cause of hyperprolactinaemia?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following conditions can elevate prolactin levels due to impaired hormone elimination?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is NOT an aim of galactorrhoea treatment?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following investigations is NOT typically performed for galactorrhoea?
Published	03/15/2025	Which drug is preferred for medical treatment of prolactinoma?
Published	03/15/2025	Arrange the hormonal events in lactation in the correct sequence:
Published	03/15/2025	Arrange the steps of milk ejection in the correct order:
Published	03/15/2025	Arrange the following steps of investigating galactorrhoea in the correct order:
Published	03/15/2025	True or false: Lactation, Galactorrhoea, Prolactinomas 1
Published	03/15/2025	True or false: Lactation, Galactorrhoea, Prolactinomas 2
Published	03/15/2025	Fill in the table with the correct prolactin regulators:
Published	03/15/2025	Fill in the table with the correct hormonal functions:
Published	03/15/2025	Match the component with its category in milk:
Published	03/15/2025	Fill in the table with the correct causes of hyperprolactinaemia:
Published	03/15/2025	Fill in the table with the correct management approach for each condition:
Published	03/15/2025	Prolactin \| Oxytocin \| Oestrogen \| Progesterone \| Growth hormone
Published	03/15/2025	Secretory IgA \| Lactose \| Caseins \| Triglycerides
Published	03/15/2025	Cirrhosis \| Hypothyroidism \| Dopamine antagonists \| Prolactinoma
Published	03/15/2025	Cabergoline \| COCP / HRT \| MRI Pituitary \| Surgery & Radiotherapy
Published	03/15/2025	The fluid secreted before and shortly after birth is called [Colostrum] and contains proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and IgA antibodies. The decrease i…
Published	03/15/2025	The most common cause of galactorrhoea is an increased level of [Prolactin]. [Pregnancy] is a physiological cause of hyperprolactinaemia and can lead …
Published	03/15/2025	A pituitary adenoma smaller than 1 cm is classified as a [Microadenoma], while one larger than 1 cm is a [Macroadenoma]. The main harmful effect of hi…
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