Exercise 27 — Thyroid & Parathyroid Gland Flashcards
1
Q
2 hormones of thyroid
A
thyroid hormone (TH)
calcitonin
2
Q
2 components of TH
A
thyroxine
triiodothyronine
3
Q
hormone of parathyroid
A
parathyroid hormone (PTH)
4
Q
TH stimulus for release
A
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
5
Q
calcitonin stimulus for release
A
high blood calcium levels
6
Q
PTH stimulus for release
A
low blood calcium levels
7
Q
target of TH
A
most cells of body
8
Q
target of calcitonin
A
bones
9
Q
target of PTH
A
bones and kidneys
10
Q
effects of TH
A
increases basal metabolic rate
regulates tissue growth and development
11
Q
effects of calcitonin
A
no known physiological role
12
Q
effects of PTH
A
increases blood calcium by stimulating osteoclasts and kidneys
stimulates kidneys to convert vitamin D to calcitrol
13
Q
location of thyroid gland
A
anterior neck
