Thyroid Gland Function and Hormones
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What is the condition called when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone?

  • Hypothyroidism (correct)
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Thyroiditis
  • Hypoglycemia
  • In what condition would a person experience symptoms like weight gain, slow pulse, and increased need for sleep?

  • Hypothyroidism (correct)
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Graves' Disease
  • Thyroidectomy
  • What is the function of iodized salt in modern-day America related to goiters?

  • Preventing hyperthyroidism
  • Aiding in weight loss
  • Treating Graves' Disease
  • Preventing goiters due to iodine deficiency (correct)
  • Which term describes a condition in which the thyroid gland produces an excessive amount of thyroid hormone?

    <p>Hyperthyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What autoimmune disorder leads to hyperthyroidism and can result in a bulging of the eyeballs?

    <p>Graves' Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?

    <p>Produce hormones for metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if the thyroid gland produces too many hormones?

    <p>Increased metabolic rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a goiter?

    <p>An enlargement of the thyroid gland due to lack of iodine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of iodine in the production of thyroid hormones?

    <p>Iodine is a trace mineral needed for thyroid hormone production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the thyroid gland located in the human body?

    <p>At the base of the neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

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