Thyroid Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Physiologic functions of thyroid include
A
BMR ( Calorigenesis)
Growth rate
Cell differentiation
CNS development
Potentiate adrenergic sympathetic nervous system
2
Q
The major binding protein for T3 and T4 respectively are
A
Thyroxine binding globulin and albums for T3
TBG, Albumin, and Transthyretin for T 4
3
Q
The fraction of binding proteins bonded to by thyroid hormone are
A
TGB - 80% of both
Albumin- 10% T4 30%T3
Transthyretin- 10%T4 little of T3
4
Q
Factors that stimulate the release of thyroid hormone include
A
Alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone
Leptin
Low BMR
5
Q
TBG binds …….. %of T3 and T4 respectively
A
80 %-both
