Thyroid

Question 1

What releases TRH?

Answer 1

Hypothalamus

Question 2

Where is TSH synthesized + released?

Answer 2

Anterior pituitary

Question 3

What cells produce thyroid hormones?

Answer 3

Follicular

Question 4

T3 has _ iodine atoms and T4 has _ iodine atoms

Answer 4

3; 4

Question 5

What can cause hypothyroidism (3)?

Answer 5

• Thyroid gland failure
• Hypothalamus or anterior pituitary failure
• Lack of iodine in diet

Question 6

What can cause hyperthyroidism?

Answer 6

• Graves disease

- Hypersecretion

Question 7

What is the function of calcitonin?

Answer 7

Calcium homeostasis

Question 8

What type of hormone are glucocorticoids?

Answer 8

Stress

Question 9

What is the fx of glucocorticoids?

Answer 9

• Mobilize energy sources (glucose, fat, amino acids)

- Anti-inflammatory

Question 10

What can cause Cushing’s disease?

Answer 10

• Long-term tx with glucocorticoids

- Hypersecretion