The Thyroid Gland Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two general functions of the thyroid?

A

Development and metabolism

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2
Q

What is the structure of the thyroid gland?

A

Follicular cells surround spheres of colloid

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3
Q

What do follicular cells synthesise and secrete?

A

Thyroid Hormone

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4
Q

What do C-cells secrete?

A

Calcitonin

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5
Q

What are the two forms of TH?

A

T4 and T3

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6
Q

What is the major form of TH?

A

T4

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7
Q

Which form of TH is more active?

A

T3

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8
Q

Where is T3 converted?

A

Target cells

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9
Q

What are the types of plasma protein that is bound to TH?

A

Thyroid binding globulin (mainly), transthyretin and albumin

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10
Q

What type of receptors are the TH receptors?

A

Nuclear

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11
Q

What does Thyroid hormone receptor activation require?

A

Dimerisation with another TR or retinoid X receptor

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12
Q

What are the two genes that encode thyroid hormone receptors?

A

TR alpha and beta

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13
Q

What are the subtypes of TRs?

A

1 and 2 of each

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14
Q

Which TR subtype is nonfunctional?

A

TRalpha2

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15
Q

What are the three main domains in a thyroid hormone receptor?

A
  • where coregulatory factors bind
  • DNA binding domain in the middle
  • hormone recognition element
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16
Q

Why is selenium essential in the diet?

A

3-iodothyronine selenodeiodinases D1-3 control the amount of active T3 receptors there are

17
Q

Which of the 3-iodothyronine selenodeiodinases increase T3 levels and which decrease?

A

D2 increases and D3 decreases

18
Q

Do thyroid hormones need transporters to move across the cell membrane?

19
Q

What is the cause and symptoms of Allen-Herndon-Dudley syndrome?

A

Mutations in MCT8 transporters of TH

Associated with psychomotor retardation

20
Q

How does TH increase metabolic rate?

A

Increase number and size of mitochondria, positive ionotropic and chromotropic effects on heart and synergies with sympathetic nervous system

21
Q

What energy metabolism functions does TH partake in?

A

Partially antagonises insulin signalling, gluconeogenesis and lipolysis

22
Q

What type of feedback underlies TH production?

23
Q

What do hypothalamic neurosecretory cells release?

A

Thyrotrophin releasing hormone into the portal capillaries

24
Q

What does TRH stimulate?

A

Thyrotrophs or anterior pituitary to secrete thyroid stimulating hormone

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What type of receptor is the receptor for TSH?
GPCR
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What is the main effect of TSH?
Adenylate cyclase -> cAMP and PRA release, causing iodide uptake and the transcription of key enzymes
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What does TSH cause?
- Growth in thyroid gland - increased iodide uptake - stimulates other reactions involved in TH synthesis - stimulates uptake of colloid
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What are the primary and secondary problems in hyperthyroidism?
``` Primary = thyroid gland Secondary = pituitary region ```
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What is Graves’ disease?
Primary hyperthyroidism
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How does Graves’ disease occur?
Autoimmune
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What are the symptoms of Graves’ disease?
Weight loss, tachycardia, fatigue, diffuse goitre and opthamopathy
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What are the pharmacological signs of Graves’ disease?
High circulating TH, low TSH
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What is hashimotos?
Primary hyperthyroidism
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What causes hashimotos?
Autoimmune
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What are the pharmacological effects of hashimotos?
Low circulating TH, high TSH
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What are the symptoms of hashimotos?
Lethargy, intolerance to cold, lack of growth and development and diffuse goitre