Mediastinal Tumor Quizzes
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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?

  • 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?

  • Propylthiouracil (PTU) (correct)
  • Methimazole
  • β-blockers
  • Glucocorticoids

    • What effect does the Wolff-Chaikoff effect have on thyroid hormone production?

    <p>Transient decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of thyroid neoplasm is associated with Malignant Lymphoma?

    <p>Anaplastic Carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which case would a retrosternal goiter be observed?

    <p>Mass descending beyond the thoracic inlet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of parafollicular cells in the thyroid?

    <p>Production of calcitonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug decreases the conversion of T4 to T3?

    <p>Glucocorticoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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