Physiology Quiz -
Thyroid Gland and Thyroid Hormones - Part 14

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland whose hormone products perform many important functions. Test your basic knowledge of the thyroid gland, its hormone products, and the effect of these hormones on target tissues by taking this simple quiz.

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(1) The following is/are true about goiter:

	(A) Goiter is caused by iodine deficiency.
	(B) In patients afflicted with goiter, the circulating levels of the thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄) are high.
	(C) In patients afflicted with goiter, the circulating levels of the thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄) are low.
	(D) In patients afflicted with goiter, the circulating levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are high.
	(E) In patients afflicted with goiter, the circulating levels of thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) are high.

(2) The following is/are true about Hashimoto's disease:

	(A) In patients afflicted with Hashimoto's disease, the circulating levels of the thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄) are low.
	(B) In patients afflicted with Hashimoto's disease, the circulating levels of the thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄) are high.
	(C) In patients afflicted with Hashimoto's disease, the circulating levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are low.
	(D) In patients afflicted with Hashimoto's disease, the circulating levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are high.
	(E) In patients afflicted with Hashimoto's disease, the circulating levels of thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) are high.

(3) The following is/are true about Graves' disease:

	(A) In patients afflicted with Graves' disease, the circulating levels of the thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄) are low.
	(B) In patients afflicted with Graves' disease, the circulating levels of the thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄) are high.
	(C) In patients afflicted with Graves' disease, the circulating levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are low.
	(D) In patients afflicted with Graves' disease, the circulating levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are high.
	(E) In patients afflicted with Graves' disease, the circulating levels of thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) are low.

(4) Which of the following is/are considered a type of hypothyroidism?

	(A) Goiter
	(B) Hashimoto's disease
	(C) Graves' disease

(5) Which of the following is/are considered a type of hyperthyroidism?

	(A) Goiter
	(B) Hashimoto's disease
	(C) Graves' disease

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Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Last updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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Physiology Quiz -Thyroid Gland and Thyroid Hormones - Part 14

Physiology Quiz -
Thyroid Gland and Thyroid Hormones - Part 14