Drugs for Thyroid Disorders (Part 01)

Question 1

Gland that is located in the anterior neck on trachea just inferior to larynx.

Answer 1

Thyroid Gland

Question 2

Two (2) Hormones of Thyroid Gland

Answer 2

1. Thyroid Hormone
2. Calcitonin

Question 3

A tyrosine based with 3 or 4 iodine molecules T4 (thyroxine) and T3.

Answer 3

Thyroid Hormone

Question 4

Involved with calcium and phosphorus metabolism.

Answer 4

Calcitonin

Question 5

(T/F): Endocrine Glands are Ductless Glands.

Answer 5

T

Question 6

These are glands that release the substances that they make (hormones) directly into the bloodstream.

Answer 6

Endocrine Glands

Question 7

(T/F): Exocrine Glands which connected to Duct.

Answer 7

T

Question 8

These are not considered part of the endocrine system as they do not produce hormones and they release their product through the duct.

Answer 8

Exocrine Glands

Question 9

Two (2) Spherical Follicles of Thyroid Gland

Answer 9

1. Follicle Cells
2. Parafollicular “C” Cells

Question 10

They produces thyroglobulin, the precursor of thyroid hormone (thyroxine).

Answer 10

Follicle Cells