Question 1

What is the primary function of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?

Accepted Answer

To stimulate the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones

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To increase heart rate

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To stimulate adrenal hormone release

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To regulate blood sugar levels

Question 2

Which gland produces Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary gland

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Pancreas

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Thyroid gland

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Adrenal gland

Question 3

What stimulates the release of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Growth hormone (GH)

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Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

Question 4

Which condition is indicated by elevated levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism

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Goiter

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Hyperthyroidism

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Graves' disease

Question 5

What is the relationship between Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and thyroid hormones?

Accepted Answer

TSH regulates the production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland

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TSH directly produces thyroid hormones

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TSH has no effect on thyroid hormones

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TSH inhibits the production of thyroid hormones

Question 6

What might be a consequence of prolonged elevated levels of TSH?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid gland enlargement (goiter)

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Weight loss

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Decreased metabolism

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Increased heart rate

Question 7

Which of the following is a common test to measure the levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) in the body?

Accepted Answer

TSH blood test

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Thyroid biopsy

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MRI scan

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Ultrasound imaging

Question 8

How does stress affect Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels?

Accepted Answer

It can increase TSH levels

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It causes TSH levels to become unstable

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It has no effect on TSH levels

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It decreases TSH levels

Question 9

What is the role of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) in the feedback loop of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

It helps regulate the levels of thyroid hormones by signaling the thyroid gland

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It inhibits the hypothalamus

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It directly produces thyroid hormones

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It regulates blood calcium levels

Question 10

What type of receptor does Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) bind to in target cells?

Accepted Answer

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)

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Nuclear receptors

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Ion channels

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Receptor tyrosine kinases

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