The Thyroid Gland Quiz
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Which gland produces three active hormones, with tri iodothyronine (T3) being the major hormone secreted?

  • Pituitary gland
  • Parathyroid gland
  • Adrenal gland
  • Thyroid gland (correct)

    • Where are the lobes of the thyroid gland located?

  • Superior to the trachea
  • Superior to the larynx
  • Inferior to the trachea (correct)
  • Inferior to the larynx

    • Which hormone is four times more potent than T4 (thyroxin)?

  • Calcitonin
  • Tri iodothyronine (T3) (correct)
  • Thyroxin (T4)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

    • What stimulates the production and release of T3 and T4 hormones?

    <p>Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a physiological effect of T3 and T4 hormones?

    <p>Promote basal metabolic rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the excess secretion of T3 and T4 hormones?

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

    Which disease is caused by the abnormal antibodies that mimic TSH and continuously stimulate thyroxin release?

    <p>Graves' disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of Graves' disease?

    <p>High metabolic rate and weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of tri iodothyronine (T3)?

    <p>Contains three iodine atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of thyroxin (T4)?

    <p>Contains four iodine atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the protrusion of the eyeballs in hyperthyroidism?

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

    What is the main function of erythropoietin?

    <p>To increase the production of red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone promotes the absorption of calcium from the diet?

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

    What is the characteristic symptom of myxedema?

    <p>Puffy eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of congenital under secretion of thyroxin in infants?

    <p>Mental retardation with poor physical growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone increases the deposition of calcium in the bone matrix?

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

    What happens when there is an excessive level of blood calcium?

    <p>Release of parathormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the parathyroid glands?

    <p>To control the calcium balance of the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of over secretion of parathormone?

    <p>Formation of kidney stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells in the pancreas secrete insulin and glucagon?

    <p>Islets Of Langerhans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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