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Which antibodies in Graves disease directly stimulate the pituitary gland and TSH release?
Which antibodies in Graves disease directly stimulate the pituitary gland and TSH release?
- TPO antibodies
- TG antibodies
- TRH antibodies
- TSH receptor antibodies (correct)
What effect describes the transient decrease in thyroid hormone production after ingesting a large amount of iodine?
What effect describes the transient decrease in thyroid hormone production after ingesting a large amount of iodine?
- Graves effect
- Jod-Basedow effect
- Wolff-Chaikoff effect (correct)
- Hashimoto effect
Which drug inhibits the conversion of T4 to T3?
Which drug inhibits the conversion of T4 to T3?
- PTU (correct)
- Liothyronine
- Methimazole
- Levothyroxine
Which cells produce calcitonin that regulates calcium homeostasis?
Which cells produce calcitonin that regulates calcium homeostasis?
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What is the primary hormone responsible for regulating metabolism and growth?
What is the primary hormone responsible for regulating metabolism and growth?
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Which of the following is NOT a treatment modality for thyroid disorders?
Which of the following is NOT a treatment modality for thyroid disorders?
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What type of neoplasm arises from thyroid follicular cells?
What type of neoplasm arises from thyroid follicular cells?
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