Thyroid gland

What system does the thyroid gland belong to?

• Endocrine

• Digestive

• Nervous

• Respiratory

Which hormones control the rate of energy metabolism and heat production in the body ?

• T_3, T₂

• T_4, T₁

• T_1,T₂

• T_3, T₄

How does thyroid affect the body ?

• Body temperature

• Heart rate

• Blood pressure

• All of these above

What does hyperthyroidism mean ?

• The thyroid gland is underactive

• The thyroid gland is overactive

• The thyroid gland reduces blood pressure

What supply is needed for a correct functioning of thyroid ?

• Iodine

• Calcium

• Vitamin C

• Sugar

Why do thyroid hormones affect every cells in the body ?

• Thyroid hormones don't affect every cells

• They don't need thyroid hormones

• They need energy to survive

• None of these above

What is Hashimoto's disease treatment ?

• Use of medication

• No treatment

What causes hyperthyroidism ?

• T₄ > T₃

• Inflammation of the thyroid gland

• None of these above

• All of these above

Where is thyroid gland located ?

• In the neck

• At the base of the spine

• In the abdomen

• In the brain

Weight loss, rapid heart rate, and heat sensitivity are likely symptoms of...

• Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

• Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)

• Thyroid cancer

• All of these above