5 Questions
What is the role of TRH in thyroid physiology?
Stimulates the secretion of TSH
Which hormone peaks by 12 hours of age after birth?
TSH
What is the active form of thyroid hormone?
T3
What happens to T4 and T3 levels during the first day of life after birth?
They peak and then slowly fall
What is the primary binding protein for T4 and T3?
Thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG)
Test your knowledge of thyroid disorders with this quiz! Explore the development and physiology of the thyroid gland, including the secretion of T4, T3, TRH, and TSH. Learn from the expertise of Dr. Tamara Kufoof, an Assistant Professor at The Hashemite University and a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Diabetologist at Prince Hamza Hospital.
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