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Which factor released from the hypothalamus acts on the anterior pituitary gland and causes the release of TSH?
Which factor released from the hypothalamus acts on the anterior pituitary gland and causes the release of TSH?
- Thyrotropin-releasing factor (TRF) (correct)
- T3
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- T4
What is the mechanism through which TSH acts on the thyroid gland to release T3 and T4?
What is the mechanism through which TSH acts on the thyroid gland to release T3 and T4?
- Decreasing cAMP levels
- Stimulating TRF release
- Inhibiting TRF release
- Increasing cAMP levels (correct)
Which artery is the first branch off the external carotid artery?
Which artery is the first branch off the external carotid artery?
- Superior thyroid artery (correct)
- Inferior thyroid artery
- Thyrocervical trunk
- Ima artery
Which vein drains into the internal jugular vein?
Which vein drains into the internal jugular vein?
Which nerve is motor to the cricothyroid muscle and runs lateral to the thyroid lobes?
Which nerve is motor to the cricothyroid muscle and runs lateral to the thyroid lobes?
What is the most common injured nerve following thyroidectomy?
What is the most common injured nerve following thyroidectomy?
What is the main purpose of performing a palliative thyroidectomy?
What is the main purpose of performing a palliative thyroidectomy?
Which type of thyroid cancer is 131 I effective for?
Which type of thyroid cancer is 131 I effective for?
When should thyroid replacement be given after treatment with 131 I?
When should thyroid replacement be given after treatment with 131 I?
In which patients is 131 I therapy used?
In which patients is 131 I therapy used?
What is the main purpose of total thyroidectomy in patients with papillary or follicular cell cancer and metastases?
What is the main purpose of total thyroidectomy in patients with papillary or follicular cell cancer and metastases?
What is the main side effect of 131 I therapy?
What is the main side effect of 131 I therapy?
What is the primary reason for not using 131 I therapy in children, pregnant women, or lactating mothers?
What is the primary reason for not using 131 I therapy in children, pregnant women, or lactating mothers?
What is the most common cause of death in thyroid storm?
What is the most common cause of death in thyroid storm?
What is the role of the ligament of Berry in relation to the recurrent laryngeal nerves?
What is the role of the ligament of Berry in relation to the recurrent laryngeal nerves?
What is the main action of peroxidases in the context of thyroid function?
What is the main action of peroxidases in the context of thyroid function?
What is the function of thyroxine-binding globulin in the circulation?
What is the function of thyroxine-binding globulin in the circulation?
What is the most sensitive indicator of thyroid gland function?
What is the most sensitive indicator of thyroid gland function?
What is the preferred initial test for an asymptomatic thyroid nodule?
What is the preferred initial test for an asymptomatic thyroid nodule?
What is the recommended follow-up if an FNA result shows atypia of undetermined significance (AUS/FLUS)?
What is the recommended follow-up if an FNA result shows atypia of undetermined significance (AUS/FLUS)?
What is the next step if cyst fluid from a thyroid nodule recurs or is bloody?
What is the next step if cyst fluid from a thyroid nodule recurs or is bloody?
Which type of thyroiditis is associated with hyperthyroidism initially and can be preceded by a viral upper respiratory infection?
Which type of thyroiditis is associated with hyperthyroidism initially and can be preceded by a viral upper respiratory infection?
What is the most common endocrine malignancy in the United States?
What is the most common endocrine malignancy in the United States?
Which type of thyroid carcinoma has the best prognosis and is the least aggressive?
Which type of thyroid carcinoma has the best prognosis and is the least aggressive?
Which type of carcinoma has hematogenous spread with bone being the most common site of metastasis?
Which type of carcinoma has hematogenous spread with bone being the most common site of metastasis?
Which type of thyroid cancer is most commonly associated with MEN IIa or IIb?
Which type of thyroid cancer is most commonly associated with MEN IIa or IIb?
What is the usual precursor for bacterial thyroiditis?
What is the usual precursor for bacterial thyroiditis?
What is a characteristic feature of pathology in medullary thyroid carcinoma?
What is a characteristic feature of pathology in medullary thyroid carcinoma?
What distinguishes De Quervain’s thyroiditis from Riedel’s fibrous struma?
What distinguishes De Quervain’s thyroiditis from Riedel’s fibrous struma?
What is the primary cause of death in papillary thyroid carcinoma?
What is the primary cause of death in papillary thyroid carcinoma?
What indicates the need for total thyroidectomy as a treatment for papillary and follicular thyroid carcinomas?
What indicates the need for total thyroidectomy as a treatment for papillary and follicular thyroid carcinomas?
What can be a challenging aspect of pathology in follicular adenomas?
What can be a challenging aspect of pathology in follicular adenomas?
Which thyroid condition is characterized by exophthalmos and pretibial edema?
Which thyroid condition is characterized by exophthalmos and pretibial edema?
What is the first-line drug for treating hyperthyroidism?
What is the first-line drug for treating hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary cause of hyperthyroidism in most patients?
What is the primary cause of hyperthyroidism in most patients?
What is the preferred initial treatment for toxic multinodular goiter in most patients?
What is the preferred initial treatment for toxic multinodular goiter in most patients?
Which thyroid condition can cause thyrotoxicosis in the acute early stage?
Which thyroid condition can cause thyrotoxicosis in the acute early stage?
What is the recommended treatment for a single toxic nodule that is > 3cm and symptomatic?
What is the recommended treatment for a single toxic nodule that is > 3cm and symptomatic?
Which medication is safe to use in pregnancy for treating hyperthyroidism?
Which medication is safe to use in pregnancy for treating hyperthyroidism?
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults?
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults?
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