I: | is composed of two lobes interconnected with a thin flap of connective tissue called isthmus. |
II: | is composed of follicles and stromal tissues. |
III: | is located in the mediastinum, ventral to aorta. |
Identify the incorrect statement regarding thyroid gland:
1. | The two lobes are connected by an isthmus |
2. | Iodine is essential for synthesis of T3 and T4 by thyroid |
3. | The follicles are lined by cuboidal epithelium |
4. | All hormones secreted by thyroid are iodothyronines |
Statement I: | Thyroid follicular cells synthesise three hormones: thyroxine, triiodothyronine and thyrocalcitonin. |
Statement II: | Iodine is essential for the normal rate of hormone synthesis in the thyroid. |
Which of the following clinical feature is unlikely to be seen in hypothyroidism?
1. | A decrease in basal metabolic rate |
2. | Mental retardation and growth retardation of baby if pregnant female is affected |
3. | Exopthalmic goiter |
4. | Irregular menstrual cycles in adult women |
1. | Calcium | 2. | Iron |
3. | Iodine | 4. | Nitrogen |
I: | Thyroid hormones play an important role in the regulation of the basal metabolic rate. |
II: | Thyroid hormones are most important factors that affect the process of red blood cell formation. |
III: | Thyroid hormones control the metabolism of carbohydrates but not of proteins and fats. |
IV: | Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance is also influenced by thyroid hormones. |
1. | 1 | 2. | 2 |
3. | 3 | 4. | 4 |
1. | Only I and II | 2. | Only I and III |
3. | Only II and III | 4. | I, II and III |
The peptide thyroid hormone that lowers calcium and phosphate ion concentration in the blood is:
1. thyroxine | 2. triiodothyronine |
3. calcitonin | 4. thyroid-stimulating hormone |