5 Questions
The thyroid gland is regulated by the Pituitary hormone ______
TSH
The fundamental structure unit of the thyroid gland is the ______ follicle
thyroid
[Blank] is the best screening test for thyroid dysfunction
TSH
[Blank] is the biologically active fraction of T4 in circulating blood
fT4
[Blank] is the major metabolite of thyronine and produced by inner 5-deiodination of T4
rT3
Study Notes
Thyroid Gland Regulation
- The thyroid gland is regulated by the Pituitary hormone Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Thyroid Gland Structure
- The fundamental structure unit of the thyroid gland is the Thyroid follicle
Thyroid Function Screening
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is the best screening test for thyroid dysfunction
Thyroid Hormones
- Free Thyroxine (FT4) is the biologically active fraction of T4 in circulating blood
- Reverse T3 (rT3) is the major metabolite of thyronine and produced by inner 5-deiodination of T4
Test your knowledge on the thyroid gland with this quiz! Explore the anatomy and function of this butterfly-shaped gland, including its regulation by the pituitary and hypothalamus. Learn about the fundamental structure unit of the thyroid gland, the thyroid follicle, and the two types of cells within it. Plus, discover the role of thyroglobulin and the connection between anti-TSH receptors and Grave's disease. Test yourself on all this and more in this thyroid quiz.
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