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Which hormones are key for normal thyroid function?
Which hormones are key for normal thyroid function?
- Thyroid hormone, calcitonin, and iodine (correct)
- Insulin, glucagon, and cortisol
- Adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine
- Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
How many iodine atoms are present in each molecule of T4?
How many iodine atoms are present in each molecule of T4?
- Five
- Four (correct)
- Three
- Two
What are the three thyroid-binding hormones that bind and transport T3 and T4?
What are the three thyroid-binding hormones that bind and transport T3 and T4?
- Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
- Adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine
- Insulin, glucagon, and cortisol
- Thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG), transthyretin, and albumin (correct)
What is the major use of iodine in the body?
What is the major use of iodine in the body?
What is the normal range for serum free T4?
What is the normal range for serum free T4?
Which hormone is the only metabolically active fraction of T4?
Which hormone is the only metabolically active fraction of T4?
What is the recommended approach for monitoring changes in T4 secretion during treatment for hyperthyroidism?
What is the recommended approach for monitoring changes in T4 secretion during treatment for hyperthyroidism?
What is the normal range for serum T3?
What is the normal range for serum T3?
What fraction of T4 is bound to TBG?
What fraction of T4 is bound to TBG?
What is the main purpose of measuring TSH?
What is the main purpose of measuring TSH?
Which test is not affected by variations in protein binding?
Which test is not affected by variations in protein binding?
What is the recommended approach for differentiating between disorders of the thyroid gland itself and disorders of the pituitary or hypothalamus?
What is the recommended approach for differentiating between disorders of the thyroid gland itself and disorders of the pituitary or hypothalamus?
What process is involved in the production of thyroid hormones?
What process is involved in the production of thyroid hormones?
What controls thyroid hormone secretion?
What controls thyroid hormone secretion?
What does euthyroid refer to?
What does euthyroid refer to?
Which thyroid hormone is more potent and has a rapid metabolic action?
Which thyroid hormone is more potent and has a rapid metabolic action?
What does calcitonin, secreted by the thyroid gland, do?
What does calcitonin, secreted by the thyroid gland, do?
What are the manifestations of adult hypothyroidism?
What are the manifestations of adult hypothyroidism?
What is associated with hyperthyroidism?
What is associated with hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary screening test for thyroid function?
What is the primary screening test for thyroid function?
What should be considered when assessing thyroid function?
What should be considered when assessing thyroid function?
What controls thyroid hormone production?
What controls thyroid hormone production?
What are the effects of thyroid hormones on major organ systems and tissue function?
What are the effects of thyroid hormones on major organ systems and tissue function?
What does congenital hypothyroidism result in?
What does congenital hypothyroidism result in?
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Study Notes
Thyroid Gland Function and Regulation
- The thyroid gland efficiently concentrates iodide from the blood to produce thyroid hormones through a process involving tyrosine and iodine molecules
- Thyroid hormone secretion is controlled by TSH from the anterior pituitary gland through a negative feedback mechanism
- Euthyroid refers to normal thyroid hormone production, regulated by TRH from the hypothalamus, influenced by environmental factors such as temperature changes
- Thyroid hormones, T4 and T3, control cellular metabolic activity, with T3 being more potent and having a rapid metabolic action
- Thyroid hormones affect cell replication, brain development, and normal growth, influencing major organ systems and tissue function
- Calcitonin, secreted by the thyroid gland, reduces plasma calcium levels by increasing its deposition in bone
- Congenital hypothyroidism results in intellectual disability and stunted growth, while adult hypothyroidism manifests as lethargy, weight gain, and slow body functions
- Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased metabolic rate and is associated with an enlarged thyroid gland known as a goiter
- Assessment of thyroid function involves diagnostic measures such as thyroid function tests, thyroid scanning, biopsy, and ultrasonography
- Thyroid tests may involve the use of iodine, and patients should be asked about allergies to iodine or shellfish and medications containing iodine
- Numerous medications may affect thyroid test results and should be documented in the patient’s electronic health record
- The primary screening test for thyroid function is the measurement of serum TSH concentration
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