Questions and Answers
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the thyroid to produce T3 and T4?
Thyrotropin Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Which type of thyroid drugs are made from animal thyroid?
Natural thyroid drugs
What is the principal pharmacologic effect of thyroid hormones?
Increased metabolic rate in body tissues
How do thyroid hormones affect the heart?
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Which drug is commonly used for thyroid hormone replacement?
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What is the mechanism of radioactive iodine in treating hyperthyroidism?
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Which endocrine disorder is characterized by overproduction of ACTH?
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What is the primary cause of Addison’s disease?
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Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body?
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Which of the following drugs mimics the hormones produced by the pituitary gland?
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