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1.

The main hormone secreted by the Thyroid gland


a. T4
b. T3
c. (a) and (b) Both
d. TSH
2. Iodine deficiency can cause
a. Goitre
b. Thyroid cancer
c. Solitary thyroid nodules
d. Thyroidit
3. The four small glands in the thyroid gland are known as
a. Adrenal gland
b. Pineal gland
c. Parathyroid gland

d. Endocrine and exocrine gland

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


in men.

i. True

ii. False

5. One of the symptoms of hypothyroidism is:

i. Fatigue

ii. Intolerance to cold

iii. Weight gain

iv. All of the above

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

i. An MRI scan

ii. An ultrasound

iii. A thyroid stimulating hormone test (TSH)


iv. A hemoglobin test or hematocrit test

7. In women, hypothyroidism can affect pregnancy by:

i. Reducing the chance of getting pregnant

ii. Boosting the chance of getting pregnant

iii. Making miscarriage more likely

iv. Making labor and delivery more difficult

8. A person with untreated hypothyroidism may also have:

i. High cholesterol

ii. Low blood pressure

iii. Low blood sugar

iv. None of the above

9. How is hypothyroidism treated?

i. With radiation

ii. With surgery

iii. With a synthetic hormone

iv. The condition can't be treated

10.What are the two main hormones secreted by Thyroid gland?

A. T3
B. T4
C. TSH
D. Both A and B
11.Too much release of thyroid hormone in the body causes:

E. Hypothyroidism
F. Hyperthyroidism
G. Goitre
H. None of the above

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