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What is a single overactive nodule in the thyroid called?
What is a single overactive nodule in the thyroid called?
- Thyroiditis
- Toxic multi-nodular goiter
- Excessive iodine
- Toxic autonomously functioning thyroid nodule (correct)
Which disorder can be either painful or not felt at all?
Which disorder can be either painful or not felt at all?
- Excessive iodine
- Thyroiditis (correct)
- Overactive thyroid nodule
- Toxic multi-nodular goiter
Where is T3 also produced, besides the thyroid?
Where is T3 also produced, besides the thyroid?
- Pituitary and liver
- Heart and kidney
- Pituitary and heart
- Liver and kidney (correct)
What happens when the thyroid has too much iodine?
What happens when the thyroid has too much iodine?
Which hormone is considered to be more of a pro-hormone?
Which hormone is considered to be more of a pro-hormone?
What influences basal metabolic processes and enhances oxygen consumption in nearly all body tissues?
What influences basal metabolic processes and enhances oxygen consumption in nearly all body tissues?
What is the primary function of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) in the endocrine system?
What is the primary function of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) in the endocrine system?
What is the influence of negative feedback from thyroid hormone predominantly T3 on the secretion of TSH?
What is the influence of negative feedback from thyroid hormone predominantly T3 on the secretion of TSH?
Which hormone competes with iodide in the organification process, inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis, and is a major component of smoke?
Which hormone competes with iodide in the organification process, inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis, and is a major component of smoke?
How does smoking affect hyperthyroidism?
How does smoking affect hyperthyroidism?
How does iodine deficiency affect hypothyroidism?
How does iodine deficiency affect hypothyroidism?
What is the role of TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) in regulating the secretion of TSH?
What is the role of TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) in regulating the secretion of TSH?
How does elevated circulating thyroid hormone levels affect the synthesis and secretion of serum TSH?
How does elevated circulating thyroid hormone levels affect the synthesis and secretion of serum TSH?
What is the primary function of thiocyanate in relation to thyroid function?
What is the primary function of thiocyanate in relation to thyroid function?
How does diet play a role in managing hypothyroidism?
How does diet play a role in managing hypothyroidism?
