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What is the main function of T3 in the body?
What is the main function of T3 in the body?
- Control the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) (correct)
- Manage electrolyte balance
- Regulate growth and maturation rate
- Influence CNS development and function
Where is T4 (Thyroxine) made exclusively in the body?
Where is T4 (Thyroxine) made exclusively in the body?
- Hypothalamus
- Pituitary gland
- Peripheral tissues
- Thyroid gland (correct)
What is the ratio of T4 to T3 in the body?
What is the ratio of T4 to T3 in the body?
- 1::10
- 1::5
- 5::1 (correct)
- 10::1
Which gland has a positive effect on TSH production?
Which gland has a positive effect on TSH production?
What does T4 convert into in peripheral tissues?
What does T4 convert into in peripheral tissues?
What is the effect of thyroid hormones on muscle metabolism?
What is the effect of thyroid hormones on muscle metabolism?
What is the primary function of ATP in the body?
What is the primary function of ATP in the body?
What is the consequence of low thyroid hormones on electrolyte balance?
What is the consequence of low thyroid hormones on electrolyte balance?
Which system does hyperthyroidism affect?
Which system does hyperthyroidism affect?
In which condition does TSH high usually indicate?
In which condition does TSH high usually indicate?
What does thyrotoxicosis refer to?
What does thyrotoxicosis refer to?
What is the effect of hyperthyroidism on the cardiovascular system?
What is the effect of hyperthyroidism on the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary role of ATP in muscle metabolism?
What is the primary role of ATP in muscle metabolism?
How does hypothyroidism affect heart rate?
How does hypothyroidism affect heart rate?
'Graves disease' is associated with which symptom?
'Graves disease' is associated with which symptom?
How does hyperthyroidism affect mood?
How does hyperthyroidism affect mood?
What is the main purpose of the heart-lung machine (cardio-pulmonary bypass) in open heart surgery?
What is the main purpose of the heart-lung machine (cardio-pulmonary bypass) in open heart surgery?
Which surgical approach is mainly used in open heart surgery?
Which surgical approach is mainly used in open heart surgery?
What is the primary indication for surgery in cases of end stage heart diseases and end stage lung diseases?
What is the primary indication for surgery in cases of end stage heart diseases and end stage lung diseases?
In open heart surgery, how is the heart protected from ischemia during the operation?
In open heart surgery, how is the heart protected from ischemia during the operation?
Which type of heart surgery involves a surgical procedure without the use of the heart-lung machine (cardio-pulmonary bypass)?
Which type of heart surgery involves a surgical procedure without the use of the heart-lung machine (cardio-pulmonary bypass)?
What is the surgical procedure mainly used for correcting anomlies such as ASD, VSD, TOF, and TGA in congenital heart diseases?
What is the surgical procedure mainly used for correcting anomlies such as ASD, VSD, TOF, and TGA in congenital heart diseases?
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