Thyroid

Question 1

Parathyroid

Answer 1

Function in the regulation of calcium metabolism

Question 2

Thyroid Gland Function

Answer 2

To maintain optimal level of metabolism

Question 3

TRH

Answer 3

Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone

Question 4

TSH

Answer 4

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Question 5

Organification

Answer 5

Inorganic Iodide enters thyroid follicles and is oxidized by the thyroid peroxidase and covalently bound to tyrosine residues.

Question 6

T4

Answer 6

Major Circulating hormone but is four times less potent than T3

Question 7

T3

Answer 7

Binds Nuclear receptors and acts a a transcription regulator

Question 8

Primary Thyroid Gland Failure

Answer 8

95% of Cases

Question 9

Secondary Hypothyroidism

Answer 9

No TSH secretion

Question 10

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Answer 10

autoimmune disorder, results from increased production of thyroid antibodies which destroys thyroid cells

Question 11

Wolff-Chaikoff Effect

Answer 11

Iodine administration leads to HYPOthyroidism

Question 12

Jod-Basedow phenomenon

Answer 12

Iodine administration leads to HYPERthyroidism

Question 13

Hypothyroidism Features

Answer 13

Fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, cold intolerance