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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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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Graves’ disease is characterized by all the following except:

1. Exopthalmos 2. Tachycardia
3. Toxic goiter 4. Weight gain
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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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A patient suffering from hyperparathyroidism may have:
I: increased bone deposition
II: increased risk of fractures
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
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