Thyroid and parathyroid

Question 1

In hypothyroidism what happens to

-T3
-T4
-Thyroiid stimulating hormone

Answer 1

-t3=low
-t4= low
-tsh= high

Question 2

parathyroid secrete PTH in response to:

Answer 2

Low calcium or High phosphate

Question 3

Discuss some signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism
(about 5)

Answer 3

Cardiovascular
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
-Heart failure
-Pericardial effusion Gastrointestinal
-Weight gain
- Constipation

Skin
-Myxoedema
- Erythema ab igne
- Vitiligo

Neurological
-Depression
- Psychosis
-Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 4

what hormone is responsible for producing of thyroid hormone

-iodin
-retinoid x receptor
-thyroxine peroxidase
-TSH

Answer 4

thyroxine peroxidase

Question 5

In hyperthyroidism what happens to

-T3
-T4
-TSH

Answer 5

T3 hormone will be high
T4 hormone will be high
Thyroid stimulating hormone will be low

Question 6

list some. of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism (about 5)

Answer 6

Cardiovascular
- Tachycardia (rapid heart rate) n AF (atrial fibrillation)
-Shortness of breath
- Ankle swelling

Gastrointestinal
- Weight loss
-Diarrhoea
- Increased appetite
-Eyes/skin
- Sore, gritty eyes n Double vision
-Staring eyes
- Pruritus (itching)

Neurological
- Tremor
- Myopathy (muscle weakness) n Anxiety

Question 7

what cells does calcitonin come from in the parathyroid

Answer 7

C cels