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What effect does negative feedback have on the production of TRH by the hypothalamus?
What effect does negative feedback have on the production of TRH by the hypothalamus?
- Stimulates the production of TRH
- Has no effect on the production of TRH
- Halts the production of TRH
- Slows the production of TRH (correct)
In what circumstances does T3/T4 production increase?
In what circumstances does T3/T4 production increase?
- In a warm environment
- When cellular energy demand increases (correct)
- When cellular energy demand decreases
- During exposure to heat
What effect does a cold environment have on TSH release by the anterior pituitary?
What effect does a cold environment have on TSH release by the anterior pituitary?
- Has no effect on TSH release
- Halts TSH release
- Increases TSH release (correct)
- Slows TSH release
What is the function of follicular cells in the thyroid gland?
What is the function of follicular cells in the thyroid gland?
What is the role of peroxidase in thyroid hormone synthesis?
What is the role of peroxidase in thyroid hormone synthesis?
What causes an increase in T3/T4 production in the thyroid gland?
What causes an increase in T3/T4 production in the thyroid gland?
What is the function of thyroglobulin (TGB) in thyroid hormone synthesis?
What is the function of thyroglobulin (TGB) in thyroid hormone synthesis?
What is the role of peroxidase in thyroid hormone synthesis?
What is the role of peroxidase in thyroid hormone synthesis?
What is the impact of negative feedback on the release of TSH from the anterior pituitary?
What is the impact of negative feedback on the release of TSH from the anterior pituitary?
What causes an increase in cellular energy demand, leading to an increase in T3/T4 production?
What causes an increase in cellular energy demand, leading to an increase in T3/T4 production?
What is the main function of follicles in the thyroid gland?
What is the main function of follicles in the thyroid gland?
