Sub Clinical Hypothyroidism
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Which gland produces Thyroxin [T4] and Triiodothyronine [T3] hormones?

  • Pancreas
  • Pituitary gland
  • Thyroid gland (correct)
  • Adrenal gland
  • What is Sub Clinical Hypothyroidism?

  • A condition with normal levels of TSH and free thyroxine
  • A condition with no apparent clinical features of Hypothyroidism
  • A condition with high levels of TSH and low levels of free thyroxine (correct)
  • A condition with low levels of TSH and high levels of free thyroxine
  • What is the prevalence of Hypothyroidism in the developed world?

  • 4-5% (correct)
  • 1-2%
  • 20-25%
  • 10-15%
  • What is the prevalence of Sub Clinical Hypothyroidism?

    <p>10-15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gender has a higher prevalence of Hypothyroidism?

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

    Which branch of Ayurveda deals with natural and artificial toxic substances and poisons?

    <p>Agada Tantra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded and ran the Kashyapa School of Toxicology?

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

    What is the parallel discipline of Agada Tantra in modern medicine?

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

    Apart from toxic substances, Agada Tantra also deals with which aspect of medicine?

    <p>Legal aspects of medical ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Agada Tantra?

    <p>Poison management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Thyroid Hormones

    • The thyroid gland produces Thyroxin (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) hormones.

    Hypothyroidism

    • Sub Clinical Hypothyroidism refers to a mild form of hypothyroidism, where there is no obvious symptoms.
    • The prevalence of Hypothyroidism in the developed world is not specified.
    • The prevalence of Sub Clinical Hypothyroidism is not specified.
    • Hypothyroidism is more prevalent in females.

    Ayurveda and Toxicology

    • Agada Tantra is the branch of Ayurveda that deals with natural and artificial toxic substances and poisons.
    • The Kashyapa School of Toxicology was founded and run by Kashyapa.
    • Agada Tantra is parallel to the discipline of Toxicology in modern medicine.
    • Apart from toxic substances, Agada Tantra also deals with forensic medicine.
    • The main focus of Agada Tantra is the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning.

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