1.

The most common thyroid disorder is:

A. Hypothyroidism

B. Riedel's thyroiditis

C. Hyperthyroidism

D. Thyrocele

2. Hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis is much more common in women than in men.

A. True

B. False

3. One of the symptoms of hypothyroidism is:

A. Fatigue

B. Intolerance to cold

C. Weight gain

D. All of the above

4. The symptoms of hypothyroidism may be difficult to detect, so the condition can best be diagnosed
with:

A. An MRI scan

B. An ultrasound

C. A thyroid stimulating hormone test (TSH)

D. A hemoglobin test or hematocrit test

5. In women, hypothyroidism can affect pregnancy by:

A. Reducing the chance of getting pregnant

B. Boosting the chance of getting pregnant

C. Making miscarriage more likely

D. Making labor and delivery more difficult

6. A person with untreated hypothyroidism may also have:

A. High cholesterol

B. Low blood pressure

C. Low blood sugar

D. None of the above

7. How is hypothyroidism treated?

A. With radiation

B. With surgery

C. With a synthetic hormone

D. The condition can't be treated

1. Grave’s disease is due to __________

a) Hypoactivity of Islets of Langerhans

b) Hyperactivity of adrenal cortex

c) Hyperactivity of thyroid gland

d) Hyperactivity of adrenal medulla

2. Hypothyroidism in adult causes _________

a) Myxoedema

b) Cretinism

c) Diabetes

d) Obesity

3. An autoimmune disease where body’s own antibodies attack cells of thyroid is called ________

a) Hoshimoto’s disease

b) Grave’s disease

c) Turner’s syndrome

d) Hyperthyroidism

4. Which type of epithelium is found in thyroid follicles?

a) Squamous

b) Cuboidal

c) Transitional

d) Columnar
5. The hormone that controls the level of calcium and phosphorus in blood is secreted by __________

a) Thyroid gland

b) Parathyroid gland

c) Pituitary gland

d) Thymus

6. What hormone does the parathyroid produce?

a) Calcitonin

b) PTH

c) PFH

d) Insulin

7. How many parathyroid glands are present?

a) 4

b) 3

c) 2

d) 1

8. What are the types of cells found in parathyroid gland?

a) Alpha and beta cells

b) Chiefcells and oxyphil

c) Parafollicular and follicle cells

d) Pituicytes and basophil cells

9. Where are parathyroid glands present?

a) Posterior surface of lateral lobes of thyroid

b) Posterior to stomach

c) On top of kidneys

d) Upper chest under breastbone