Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Quiz

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Which of the following hormones has the same alpha subunit as TSH but a different beta chain?

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Luteinizing hormone (LH) (correct)

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

What is the primary stimulus for thyroid hormone production by the thyroid gland?

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (correct)

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

What does a gain in function mutation of the TSH receptor result in?

Diabetes insipidus

Addison's disease

Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism (correct)

What are the two main components of T3 and T4?

$Iodine$ and $tyrosine$ Signup and view all the answers

Which G-protein coupled receptor is activated by TSH on the basolateral surface of thyroid follicular cells?

TSH receptor (TSHR) Signup and view all the answers

Which medical condition can lead to secondary hyperthyroidism?

TSH-secreting tumor Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?

Hashimoto thyroiditis Signup and view all the answers

In primary hyperthyroidism, what happens to TSH levels?

Tend to decrease Signup and view all the answers

What are symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

Weight loss, increased appetite, and heat sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes hypothyroidism?

Decreased thyroid hormone synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Quiz

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Which of the following hormones has the same alpha subunit as TSH but a different beta chain?

What is the primary stimulus for thyroid hormone production by the thyroid gland?

What does a gain in function mutation of the TSH receptor result in?

What are the two main components of T3 and T4?

Which G-protein coupled receptor is activated by TSH on the basolateral surface of thyroid follicular cells?

Which medical condition can lead to secondary hyperthyroidism?

What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?

In primary hyperthyroidism, what happens to TSH levels?

What are symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

What characterizes hypothyroidism?

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