10 Questions
Which of the following hormones has the same alpha subunit as TSH but a different beta chain?
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
What is the primary stimulus for thyroid hormone production by the thyroid gland?
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
What does a gain in function mutation of the TSH receptor result in?
Hyperthyroidism
What are the two main components of T3 and T4?
$Iodine$ and $tyrosine$
Which G-protein coupled receptor is activated by TSH on the basolateral surface of thyroid follicular cells?
TSH receptor (TSHR)
Which medical condition can lead to secondary hyperthyroidism?
TSH-secreting tumor
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto thyroiditis
In primary hyperthyroidism, what happens to TSH levels?
Tend to decrease
What are symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
Weight loss, increased appetite, and heat sensitivity
What characterizes hypothyroidism?
Decreased thyroid hormone synthesis
Test your knowledge about thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), its production by the anterior pituitary, and its role in stimulating thyroid hormone production. This quiz also explores the composition and similarities between TSH and other glycoprotein hormones.
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