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Which cells in the thyroid produce calcitonin?
Which cells in the thyroid produce calcitonin?
- Parafollicular cells (C cells) (correct)
- Thymus cells
- Parathyroid cells
- Follicular cells
What is the result of TSH stimulating antibodies in Graves disease?
What is the result of TSH stimulating antibodies in Graves disease?
- Promotion of iodine absorption
- Indirect stimulation of TSH release (correct)
- Direct inhibition of the pituitary gland
- Decreased thyroid hormones production
Which drug inhibits the production of thyroid hormones by inhibiting thyroid peroxidase?
Which drug inhibits the production of thyroid hormones by inhibiting thyroid peroxidase?
- Propylthiouracil (PTU) (correct)
- Methimazole
- β-blockers
- Glucocorticoids
What effect does the Wolff-Chaikoff effect have on thyroid hormone production?
What effect does the Wolff-Chaikoff effect have on thyroid hormone production?
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Which type of thyroid neoplasm is associated with Malignant Lymphoma?
Which type of thyroid neoplasm is associated with Malignant Lymphoma?
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In which case would a retrosternal goiter be observed?
In which case would a retrosternal goiter be observed?
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What is the primary function of parafollicular cells in the thyroid?
What is the primary function of parafollicular cells in the thyroid?
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Which drug decreases the conversion of T4 to T3?
Which drug decreases the conversion of T4 to T3?
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