Thyroid

Where is the thyroid gland located? *

In the neck

In the abdomen

In the chest

In the head

What is the primary function of the thyroid gland? *

Regulation of blood sugar levels

Regulation of growth and development

Regulation of metabolism

Control of the sleep-wake cycle

Which hormone is produced by the thyroid gland? *

Adrenaline

Insulin

Thyroxine (T4)

Cortisol

What is the primary function of thyroid hormones? *

Regulation of blood pressure

Regulation of blood sugar levels

Regulation of metabolism

Regulation of body temperature

Which of the following is NOT a thyroid disorder? *

Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Cushing's syndrome

Thyroid cancer

What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism? *

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Graves' disease

Thyroid nodules

Thyroid cancer

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the production of thyroid hormones? *

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Growth hormone

What is the primary symptom of hyperthyroidism? *

Weight gain

Fatigue

Increased heart rate

Cold intolerance

Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism? *

Increased appetite

Hair loss

Heat intolerance

Hyperactivity

Which thyroid disorder is characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland? *

Thyroiditis

Thyroid nodules

Goiter

Thyroid cancer

What is the primary cause of hyperthyroidism? *

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Graves' disease

Thyroid nodules

Thyroid cancer

Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the release of TSH? *

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Somatostatin

Dopamine

What is the primary treatment for hypothyroidism? *

Radioactive iodine therapy

Thyroidectomy

Levothyroxine replacement therapy

Antithyroid medications

Which thyroid disorder is associated with a low level of thyroid hormones in the blood? *

Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Thyroiditis

Thyroid cancer

What is the primary cause of thyroid nodules? *

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Graves' disease

Iodine deficiency

Thyroid cancer

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the production of thyroid hormones? *

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Growth hormone

What is the primary symptom of thyroid storm? *

Weight gain

Hypothermia

Tachycardia

Hypotension

Which thyroid disorder is associated with an autoimmune attack on the thyroid gland? *

Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Thyroiditis

Thyroid cancer

What is the primary treatment for hyperthyroidism? *

Radioactive iodine therapy

Thyroidectomy

Levothyroxine replacement therapy

Antithyroid medications

Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood? *

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Calcitonin

Thyroxine (T4)

Triiodothyronine (T3)

Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism? *

Weight gain

Fatigue

Increased appetite

Cold intolerance

What is the primary function of calcitonin? *

Increase calcium levels in the blood

Decrease calcium levels in the blood

Increase phosphate levels in the blood

Decrease phosphate levels in the blood

Which of the following is a symptom of thyroid cancer? *

Weight gain

Hoarseness

Hair loss

Heat intolerance

What is the primary cause of thyroid cancer? *

Exposure to radiation

Iodine deficiency

Autoimmune disease

Genetic factors

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypothyroidism? *

Weight gain

Fatigue

Heat intolerance

Cold intolerance

What is the primary treatment for thyroid cancer? *

Radioactive iodine therapy

Thyroidectomy

Levothyroxine replacement therapy

Antithyroid medications

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the production of parathyroid hormone (PTH)? *

Calcitonin

Parathyroid-stimulating hormone (PTH)

Vitamin D

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)? *

Increase calcium levels in the blood

Decrease calcium levels in the blood

Increase phosphate levels in the blood

Decrease phosphate levels in the blood

Which of the following is a symptom of thyroiditis? *

Weight gain

Fatigue

Heat intolerance

Pain or tenderness in the thyroid gland

What is the primary function of triiodothyronine (T3)? *

Regulation of blood pressure

Regulation of blood sugar levels

Regulation of metabolism

Regulation of body temperature

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