Thyroid Diseases Quiz
A test that queries various random questions that are designed to test your knowledge on a specific subject matter like cell and tissue research. It might not be as easy as you think but just try it out to see how you will do.
- 1.
Thyroid hormone acts on almost all the cells in the body.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 2.
Hormone release is regulated by the following factors.
- A.
Chemical
- B.
Neural
- C.
Endocrine
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 3.
Thyroxine is contains the following.
- A.
Tyrosine
- B.
Selenium
- C.
Iodine
- D.
A and C
Correct Answer
D. A and C -
- 4.
Hyperthyroidism may result from the malfunction of
- A.
Thyroid
- B.
Pituitary
- C.
Hypothalamus
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 5.
Exopthalmos results from a hyperfunctioning thyroid.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
What is the commonest cause of hyperthyroidism?
Correct Answer
Graves Disease
Graves thyrotoxicosis - 7.
Which of the following is an auto-immune condition of the thyroid?
- A.
Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- B.
Myxedema
- C.
Cretinism
- D.
Graves Disease
- E.
A and D
Correct Answer
E. A and D -
- 8.
A patient with a pituitary tumor that secretes a large amount of TSH would have which of the following features.
- A.
Normal Plasma T3
- B.
Exopthalmos
- C.
Normal Plasma T4
- D.
Goiter
Correct Answer
D. Goiter -
- 9.
Nodular Goiter is usually reversible.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
Hypocalcemia may result from a destruction of which of the following?
- A.
Parathyroid gland
- B.
Thyroid gland
- C.
Thymus Gland
- D.
Posterior part of the thyroid gland
- E.
A and D
Correct Answer
E. A and D -
- 11.
A patient with myxedema is most likely to have
- A.
Palpitations
- B.
Increased Respiratory rate
- C.
Weight Loss
- D.
Increased Cardiac output
- E.
Excessive sleepiness
Correct Answer
E. Excessive sleepiness -
- 12.
Iodine deficiency may result in
- A.
Nervousness
- B.
Weight loss
- C.
Increased sweating
- D.
Increased synthesis of thyroglobulin
Correct Answer
D. Increased synthesis of thyroglobulin -
- 13.
Which of the following is seen with increased plasma T4 levels
- A.
Goiter
- B.
Exopthalmos
- C.
Tachycardia
- D.
Lethargy
Correct Answer
C. Tachycardia -
- 14.
Affinity for nuclear receptors in target tissues is greater for T3 than T4.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 15.
Hypothyroidism due to a primary abnormality of the thyroid gland may result in increased plasma levels of the following
- A.
Cholesterol
- B.
Thyroxine binding- globulin
- C.
Iodine
- D.
Reverse T3
Correct Answer
A. Cholesterol -
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