5 Questions
What are the two major hormones produced by the thyroid gland?
Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).
What is the role of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in thyroid hormone secretion?
TSH controls thyroid hormone secretion by stimulating the thyroid gland.
What is the negative feedback loop that regulates the amount of circulating thyroid hormones?
When circulating thyroid hormone levels are too high, they suppress the production of TSH and TRH, inhibiting their own production.
What are the common symptoms of hypothyroidism?
Fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, slow heart rate, heavy menstrual bleeding, and constipation.
What is Graves' disease and how does it cause hyperthyroidism?
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of an antibody, called thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI), which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce hormones. TSI is not regulated by negative feedback mechanisms, leading to uncontrolled production of thyroid hormones.
Study Notes
Thyroid Hormones
- The two major hormones produced by the thyroid gland are Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4).
- T3 and T4 play a crucial role in regulating metabolic rate, growth, and development.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- TSH is produced by the pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4.
- TSH regulates thyroid hormone secretion by promoting the release of T3 and T4 from the thyroid gland.
Negative Feedback Loop
- The negative feedback loop involves the regulation of thyroid hormone levels by the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis.
- When T3 and T4 levels are high, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland reduce the production of TSH, which in turn decreases the production of T3 and T4.
- Conversely, when T3 and T4 levels are low, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland increase the production of TSH, which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce more T3 and T4.
Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by insufficient production of thyroid hormones.
- Common symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, hair loss, cold intolerance, and depression.
Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes the thyroid gland to overproduce thyroid hormones.
- In Graves' disease, the immune system produces antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland, leading to an overproduction of T3 and T4.
- The excessive production of thyroid hormones leads to hyperthyroidism, which is characterized by symptoms such as weight loss, anxiety, heat intolerance, and rapid heartbeat.
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