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Which symptom is not associated with hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis?
Which symptom is not associated with hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis?
- Unexplained weight loss
- Persistent fatigue (correct)
- Fast, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
- Heat intolerance (increased sensitivity to heat)
What is the main cause of thyrotoxicosis mentioned in the text?
What is the main cause of thyrotoxicosis mentioned in the text?
- Toxic multinodular goiter
- Graves’ disease (correct)
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Hypothyroidism
Which physical sign is not commonly associated with hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis?
Which physical sign is not commonly associated with hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis?
- Warm and moist skin
- Systolic hypertension with narrow pulse pressure (correct)
- Eyes swelling, redness, and bulging
- Thyroid enlargement
What is the functional unit of the thyroid gland mentioned in the text?
What is the functional unit of the thyroid gland mentioned in the text?
What is a severe case of thyrotoxicosis referred to as in the text?
What is a severe case of thyrotoxicosis referred to as in the text?
What is the primary function of Glucocorticoids?
What is the primary function of Glucocorticoids?
Where are corticosteroids synthesized from?
Where are corticosteroids synthesized from?
Which part of the adrenal gland secretes Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids?
Which part of the adrenal gland secretes Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids?
What is the principal cell type in the adrenal medulla?
What is the principal cell type in the adrenal medulla?
What are the two necessary groups of hormones produced by the adrenal gland?
What are the two necessary groups of hormones produced by the adrenal gland?
Study Notes
Thyrotoxicosis/Hyperthyroidism
- Weight gain is not a symptom of hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis
- The main cause of thyrotoxicosis is Graves' disease
- Clubbing is not commonly associated with hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis
- The functional unit of the thyroid gland is the thyroid follicle
- A severe case of thyrotoxicosis is referred to as thyroid storm
Adrenal Gland
- The primary function of Glucocorticoids is to promote glucose production and suppress the immune system
- Corticosteroids are synthesized from cholesterol
- The adrenal cortex secretes Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids
- The principal cell type in the adrenal medulla is chromaffin cells
- The adrenal gland produces two necessary groups of hormones: Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids
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Test your knowledge of anti-thyroid drugs with this quiz. Covering the pharmacology of medications used to reduce the activity of hyperactive thyroid glands, including their role in treating conditions such as Graves' disease and toxic nodular goiter.
