Thyroid Gland Physiology Lecture 1
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What is the enzyme responsible for catalyzing the binding of iodine with thyroglobulin?

  • Thyroid deiodinase
  • Thyroid hormone receptor
  • Thyroid peroxidase (correct)
  • Iodinase
  • What is the approximate percentage of T4 bound to thyroxin binding globulin (TBG) in the circulation?

  • 40%
  • 70%
  • 80% (correct)
  • 90%
  • What is the half-life of T4 in the blood?

  • 3 days
  • 1 day
  • 12 days
  • 6 days (correct)
  • What is the main function of thyroid hormone receptor in the nucleus?

    <p>To influence transcription of genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fate of most of T4 in the targeted tissues?

    <p>It is deiodinated to T3 by iodinase enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of free T4 in the circulation?

    <p>0.03%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the thyroid gland located?

    <p>Below the larynx on either sides and anterior to the trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of thyroid hormones is T4?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the iodide pump?

    <p>To actively transport iodide into the thyroid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the coupling of MIT and DIT?

    <p>T3 and T4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the enzyme responsible for the oxidation of iodide to iodine?

    <p>Thyroid peroxidase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of administering a large amount of iodine on thyroid hormone levels?

    <p>A decrease in thyroid hormone levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of T4 is converted to T3 before binding to the nuclear receptors?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of thyroid hormones on carbohydrate metabolism?

    <p>Increase glucose uptake by the cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall effect of thyroid hormones on protein metabolism?

    <p>Catabolic leading to a decrease in muscle mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of thyroid hormones on peripheral resistance?

    <p>Decrease peripheral resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of thyroid hormones on the heart rate?

    <p>Increase heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of thyroid hormones in the prenatal period?

    <p>Essential for the maturation of the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a decrease in thyroid hormone secretion on the central nervous system?

    <p>Slow movement and impaired memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of tripeptide in the regulation of hormone secretion?

    <p>Releasing hormone that acts on the thyrotrophs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of an increase in thyroid hormone secretion on the respiratory system?

    <p>Increased dissociation of oxygen from Hb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) in the regulation of hormone secretion?

    <p>Stimulates the release of TSH from the anterior pituitary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of thyroid hormone on bone?

    <p>Promotes bone formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a lack of thyroid hormone secretion on the gastrointestinal system?

    <p>Decreased digestive juice secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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