10 Questions
Which gland produces Thyroxin [T4] and Triiodothyronine [T3] hormones?
Thyroid gland
What is Sub Clinical Hypothyroidism?
A condition with high levels of TSH and low levels of free thyroxine
What is the prevalence of Hypothyroidism in the developed world?
4-5%
What is the prevalence of Sub Clinical Hypothyroidism?
10-15%
Which gender has a higher prevalence of Hypothyroidism?
Females
Which branch of Ayurveda deals with natural and artificial toxic substances and poisons?
Agada Tantra
Who founded and ran the Kashyapa School of Toxicology?
Vriddhakashyapa
What is the parallel discipline of Agada Tantra in modern medicine?
Toxicology
Apart from toxic substances, Agada Tantra also deals with which aspect of medicine?
Legal aspects of medical ethics
What is the main focus of Agada Tantra?
Poison management
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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