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What is the function of thyrocytes in the thyroid gland?
What is the function of thyrocytes in the thyroid gland?
- Synthesizing thyroglobulin and expressing a TSH receptor (correct)
- Producing calcitonin and secreting T4 and T3
- Surrounding thyroid follicles containing colloid
- Uptaking and concentrating iodide
Where is the thyroid gland located?
Where is the thyroid gland located?
- At the base of the neck, just below the Adam's apple (correct)
- Behind the ear
- At the back of the head
- In the chest cavity
What is the role of parafollicular cells or C cells in the thyroid gland?
What is the role of parafollicular cells or C cells in the thyroid gland?
- Synthesizing thyroglobulin and secreting T4 and T3
- Surrounding thyroid follicles containing colloid
- Uptaking and concentrating iodide
- Producing calcitonin, crucial for calcium metabolism (correct)
What is the main function of thyroglobulin in the thyroid gland?
What is the main function of thyroglobulin in the thyroid gland?
What is the size of the thyroid gland?
What is the size of the thyroid gland?
What is the function of the thyroid gland hormones T4 and T3?
What is the function of the thyroid gland hormones T4 and T3?
Which hormone is more active than T4?
Which hormone is more active than T4?
What is the major component in T3 and T4 synthesis?
What is the major component in T3 and T4 synthesis?
Which medication competes with iodide for uptake, limiting iodination?
Which medication competes with iodide for uptake, limiting iodination?
What process occurs in various peripheral tissues and in neural tissues for the conversion of T4 to T3?
What process occurs in various peripheral tissues and in neural tissues for the conversion of T4 to T3?
What is the percentage of free T3 in the blood?
What is the percentage of free T3 in the blood?
Which enzyme mediates the coupling of DIT and DIT to produce T4?
Which enzyme mediates the coupling of DIT and DIT to produce T4?
What stimulates the release of T3 and T4?
What stimulates the release of T3 and T4?
Which medication blocks the sodium-iodide symporter (NIS), reducing the uptake of iodine by thyroid follicular cells?
Which medication blocks the sodium-iodide symporter (NIS), reducing the uptake of iodine by thyroid follicular cells?
What inhibits the coupling of iodotyrosines, further reducing thyroid hormone synthesis?
What inhibits the coupling of iodotyrosines, further reducing thyroid hormone synthesis?
What interacts with nuclear receptors in target cells, regulating gene expressions?
What interacts with nuclear receptors in target cells, regulating gene expressions?
What is the function of the parafollicular cells or C cells in the thyroid gland?
What is the function of the parafollicular cells or C cells in the thyroid gland?
What is the role of thyrocytes in synthesizing thyroglobulin?
What is the role of thyrocytes in synthesizing thyroglobulin?
What is the main function of the thyroid gland hormones T4 and T3?
What is the main function of the thyroid gland hormones T4 and T3?
What inhibits the coupling of iodotyrosines, further reducing thyroid hormone synthesis?
What inhibits the coupling of iodotyrosines, further reducing thyroid hormone synthesis?
Where is the thyroid gland located?
Where is the thyroid gland located?
Which enzyme mediates the coupling of DIT and DIT to produce T4?
Which enzyme mediates the coupling of DIT and DIT to produce T4?
Where does the conversion of T4 to T3 occur?
Where does the conversion of T4 to T3 occur?
What medication inhibits TPO, preventing the coupling and inhibiting the formation of MIT and DIT?
What medication inhibits TPO, preventing the coupling and inhibiting the formation of MIT and DIT?
What is the main function of thyroglobulin in the thyroid gland?
What is the main function of thyroglobulin in the thyroid gland?
Which medication competes with iodide for uptake, limiting iodination?
Which medication competes with iodide for uptake, limiting iodination?
What is the percentage of free T4 in the blood?
What is the percentage of free T4 in the blood?
What process occurs within thyroid cells and in presence of H2O2 and TPO?
What process occurs within thyroid cells and in presence of H2O2 and TPO?
What stimulates the release of T3 and T4?
What stimulates the release of T3 and T4?
What inhibits the coupling of iodotyrosines, further reducing thyroid hormone synthesis?
What inhibits the coupling of iodotyrosines, further reducing thyroid hormone synthesis?
What is the major component used for iodide transport or symport in thyroid hormone synthesis?
What is the major component used for iodide transport or symport in thyroid hormone synthesis?
Which enzyme mediates the coupling of DIT and DIT to produce T4?
Which enzyme mediates the coupling of DIT and DIT to produce T4?
Study Notes
Thyroid Gland Structure and Function
- Thyrocytes are responsible for synthesizing thyroglobulin in the thyroid gland.
- The thyroid gland is located in the anterior neck, below the larynx.
- The thyroid gland is approximately 2 inches (5 cm) in length and weighs around 1 ounce (28 grams).
Thyroid Hormone Synthesis and Function
- Thyroglobulin is the main protein involved in thyroid hormone synthesis, providing a storage site for iodine.
- Parafollicular cells (C cells) produce calcitonin, which helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.
- Thyroid hormones T4 and T3 play a crucial role in regulating metabolism, growth, and development.
- T3 is more active than T4, with a shorter half-life.
- Iodine is the major component required for T3 and T4 synthesis.
- The enzyme thyroid peroxidase (TPO) mediates the coupling of DIT and DIT to produce T4.
Regulation of Thyroid Hormone Synthesis and Release
- The conversion of T4 to T3 occurs in peripheral tissues and neural tissues through a process called deiodination.
- The release of T3 and T4 is stimulated by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland.
- Pharmaceuticals like perchlorate and thiocyanate compete with iodide for uptake, limiting iodination.
- Methimazole and propylthiouracil inhibit TPO, preventing the coupling of iodotyrosines and reducing thyroid hormone synthesis.
- The sodium-iodide symporter (NIS) is inhibited by perchlorate, reducing the uptake of iodine by thyroid follicular cells.
Thyroid Hormone Function and Levels
- T3 and T4 interact with nuclear receptors in target cells, regulating gene expressions.
- Only a small percentage of T3 (0.3%) and T4 (0.03%) are present in the free form in the blood, with the majority bound to proteins.
- The process of iodination occurs within thyroid cells in the presence of H2O2 and TPO.
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This quiz covers the thyroid gland hormones, focusing on the production and secretion of T4 and T3. It discusses the microscopic structure and important functions of the thyroid gland.
