Physiology Quiz: Thyroid Gland and Thyroid Hormones - Part 6

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Physiology Quiz -
Thyroid Gland and Thyroid Hormones - Part 6

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.

(1) In this endocrine gland, hormone production takes place in the extracellular space.

	(A) Hypothalamus
	(B) Anterior pituitary
	(C) Posterior pituitary
	(D) Thyroid gland
	(E) Endocrine pancreas

(2) The follicles of the thyroid gland contain a protein-rich fluid called the colloid. The major protein of the colloid is:

(3) In the thyroid gland, the epithelial cells that make up the lining of the thyroid follicles are called:

	(A) Follicular cells
	(B) Parafollicular cells
	(C) C cells
	(D) Chief cells

(4) Goiter, a pathophysiological state associated with the thyroid gland, is most commonly a result of:

	(A) Tumors of the thyroid follicular cells
	(B) Tumors of the thyroid parafollicular cells
	(C) Iodine deficiency caused by lack of iodine in diet
	(D) Tumors of the anterior pituitary gland
	(E) None of the above

(5) Goiter (abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland) can result from:

	(A) Iodine deficiency caused by lack of iodine in diet
	(B) Congenital hypothyroidism
	(C) Graves' disease
	(D) Hashimoto's disease
	(E) Tumors of the anterior pituitary gland

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Posted: Monday, January 19, 2015