mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #736

A patient with a severe case of hyperthyroidism experiences muscle weakness and fatigue. Which cellular process is most affected by the high thyroid hormone levels?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #736

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient with a severe case of hyperthyroidism experiences muscle weakness and fatigue. Which cellular process is most affected by the high thyroid hormone levels?

    • A) Mitochondrial biogenesis
    • B) Muscle protein synthesis
    • C) Glycolysis
    • D) Fatty acid oxidation

    Answer: Muscle protein synthesis

    Explanation: Muscle protein synthesis is the process most affected by the high thyroid hormone levels, leading to muscle weakness and fatigue. Mitochondrial biogenesis is related to energy production, glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose, and fatty acid oxidation is not directly related to muscle weakness.