8 Questions
What role does Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH) play in the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis?
It stimulates the pituitary gland to produce Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Which hormone is directly responsible for stimulating the thyroid gland to produce Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)?
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
How do T4 and T3 affect the production of TSH and TRH?
They inhibit the production of both TSH and TRH
Which condition is characterized by an overactive thyroid gland?
Hyperthyroidism
Which symptom is most associated with hypothyroidism?
Fatigue
What is the main function of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?
Regulating calcium levels in the blood
Which condition is commonly caused by Graves' disease?
Hyperthyroidism
What are common symptoms of hyperparathyroidism?
Hypercalcemia, osteoporosis, and kidney stones
Study Notes
Thyroid Hormone Regulation
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Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis:
- Hypothalamus produces Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH)
- TRH stimulates Pituitary to produce Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- TSH stimulates Thyroid Gland to produce Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)
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Negative Feedback Loop:
- T4 and T3 inhibit Pituitary TSH production
- T4 and T3 also inhibit Hypothalamic TRH production
Parathyroid Hormone Function
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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH):
- Regulates calcium levels in the blood
- Stimulates bone resorption, releasing calcium and phosphate into the blood
- Increases calcium absorption in the gut
- Stimulates vitamin D activation
Hypothyroidism
- Definition: Underactive thyroid gland, resulting in insufficient thyroid hormone production
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Causes:
- Iodine deficiency
- Autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease)
- Thyroid gland removal or damage
- Radiation therapy
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Symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Cold intolerance
- Dry skin
- Hair loss
- Constipation
Hyperthyroidism
- Definition: Overactive thyroid gland, resulting in excessive thyroid hormone production
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Causes:
- Graves' disease (autoimmune disorder)
- Toxic multinodular goiter
- Thyroiditis
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Symptoms:
- Weight loss
- Anxiety
- Heat intolerance
- Rapid heartbeat
- Tremors
- Exophthalmos (bulging eyes)
Parathyroid Gland Disorders
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Hyperparathyroidism:
- Overactive parathyroid glands, leading to excessive PTH production
- Causes: Parathyroid adenoma, hyperplasia, or cancer
- Symptoms: Hypercalcemia, osteoporosis, kidney stones
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Hypoparathyroidism:
- Underactive parathyroid glands, leading to deficient PTH production
- Causes: Parathyroid gland removal or damage
- Symptoms: Hypocalcemia, muscle cramps, tingling fingers
Thyroid Hormone Regulation
- Hypothalamus produces Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH), which stimulates the Pituitary to produce Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- TSH stimulates the Thyroid Gland to produce Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)
- Negative feedback loop: T4 and T3 inhibit Pituitary TSH production and Hypothalamic TRH production
Parathyroid Hormone Function
- Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) regulates calcium levels in the blood
- PTH stimulates bone resorption, releasing calcium and phosphate into the blood
- PTH increases calcium absorption in the gut
- PTH stimulates vitamin D activation
Hypothyroidism
- Definition: Underactive thyroid gland, resulting in insufficient thyroid hormone production
- Causes: Iodine deficiency, autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease), thyroid gland removal or damage, radiation therapy
- Symptoms: Fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, hair loss, constipation
Hyperthyroidism
- Definition: Overactive thyroid gland, resulting in excessive thyroid hormone production
- Causes: Graves' disease (autoimmune disorder), toxic multinodular goiter, thyroiditis
- Symptoms: Weight loss, anxiety, heat intolerance, rapid heartbeat, tremors, exophthalmos (bulging eyes)
Parathyroid Gland Disorders
Hyperparathyroidism
- Definition: Overactive parathyroid glands, leading to excessive PTH production
- Causes: Parathyroid adenoma, hyperplasia, or cancer
- Symptoms: Hypercalcemia, osteoporosis, kidney stones
Hypoparathyroidism
- Definition: Underactive parathyroid glands, leading to deficient PTH production
- Causes: Parathyroid gland removal or damage
- Symptoms: Hypocalcemia, muscle cramps, tingling fingers
This quiz covers the regulation of thyroid hormone production through the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis and the function of parathyroid hormone. It explains the negative feedback loop and the role of thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyroxine, and triiodothyronine.
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