Thyroid Function Tests

Question 1

TSH is produced by

Answer 1

the pituitary gland

Question 2

TSH stimulates the production of

Answer 2

T3 and T4

Question 3

TSH production is influenced by

Answer 3

thyroid hormones

Question 4

An increase in thyroid hormones will inhibit what?

Answer 4

TSH production

Question 5

Antibody concentration raised in the blood can include disease processes such as

Answer 5

Hashimotos and Graves disease

Question 6

A goiter or enlarged thyroid gland can indicate

Answer 6

Decrease of iodine, too much thyroid production, too little thyroid production

Question 7

Antibody concentration raised in the blood can include disease processes such as

Answer 7

Hashimoto’s and Graves disease

Question 8

Hyperthyroidism etiology

Answer 8

primary area of problem

Question 9

Characteristics of Hyperthyroidism

Answer 9

Hormonal and Physical

Question 10

Hypothyroidism is found in what two diseases?

Answer 10

Cretinism and Myxedema

Question 11

At what age does cretinism occur?

Answer 11

prior to birth/1st 2 years of life

Question 12

At what age does myxedema occur?

Answer 12

after 1st 2 years of having hypothyroidism