Thyriod Gland Info

Question 1

Found in __ neck, __ to the Suprasternal notch of sternum
Wrapped around the anterior&lateral parts of the __

Answer 1

Anterior,superior
Trachea

Question 2

Generally __ lowers blood calcium levels so it can be used to help bone or mamas milk

Answer 2

Calcitonin

Question 3

__: symptoms include low metabolic rate, thick and or dry skin, cold intolerance,hair loss
Can lead to __-severe levels of the symptoms+ puffiness/swelling
If due to lack of iodine a __ may develop (enlarges)
(): pot belly, Puffy face, Poor brain development

Answer 3

Hypothyroidism
Myxedema, goiter
Cretinism

Question 4

__ hypothyroidism usually caused by poor development of thyroid gland

Answer 4

Congenital

Question 5

Hyperthyroidism: common type is _
Auto immune disease : makes abnormal antibodies against thyroid cells
Symptoms:
__may result: eyes protrude, as tissue behind behind eyes become edematous and fibrous

Answer 5

Graves’ disease
Elevated metabolic rate, weight loss, despite adequate food, sweating, irregular heartbeats
Exophthalmos

Question 6

Treatment for both hypo and hyper thyroidism

Answer 6

Synthetic T4
Levothyroxine