mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #920

A patient presents with symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. Which physiological response is most directly related to the development of this condition?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #920

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient presents with symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. Which physiological response is most directly related to the development of this condition?

    • A) Decreased ATP production due to mitochondrial dysfunction
    • B) Increased ATP production due to increased mitochondrial biogenesis
    • C) Decreased cortisol production due to adrenal fatigue
    • D) Increased cortisol production due to hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction

    Answer: Decreased ATP production due to mitochondrial dysfunction

    Explanation: Decreased ATP production due to mitochondrial dysfunction is the most direct response to the development of chronic fatigue syndrome.