The thyroid gland:
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.
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
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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
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Consider the given statements:
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.
1. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
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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
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During pregnancy, the deficiency of which of the following can cause defective development and maturation of the growing baby leading to stunted growth, mental retardation, abnormal skin and deaf-mutism?
1. Calcium 2. Iron
3. Iodine 4. Nitrogen
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Exophthalmic goitre is a form of:
1. Hyperparathyroidism
2. Hyperthyroidism
3. Hypercortisolism
4. Hyperadrenalism
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 How many of the given statements are correct:
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
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Thyroid gland in humans play an important role in:
I: Regulation of basal metabolic rate.
II: Mental development
III: Calcium homeostasis
1. Only I and II 2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II and III
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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
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Which peptide hormone is secreted by the cells of thyroid gland?
1. Triiodothyronine
2. Tetraiodothyronine
3. Parathyroid hormone
4. Thyrocalcitonin
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