Advanced Thyroid Quiz
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Q1. Which transcription factor is critical for thyroid follicular cell development?
- Nkx2.5
- TTF-1
- PAX8
- HoxA3
Q2. How does thyroid hormone exert its effects at the cellular level?
- By degrading mRNA
- By altering membrane channels
- By binding nuclear receptors
- By binding cell surface receptors
Q3. Where is thyroglobulin synthesized and stored?
- Inside mitochondria
- In the Golgi apparatus
- In cytoplasm
- In the colloid
Q4. What enzyme is responsible for iodine organification in the thyroid?
- Thyroid peroxidase (TPO)
- Deiodinase
- 5-alpha reductase
- Aromatase
Q5. Which pathway controls TSH secretion from the anterior pituitary?
- RAS pathway
- HPT axis
- JAK-STAT pathway
- HPA axis
Q6. Why does Graves’ disease cause hyperthyroidism?
- Autoantibodies stimulate TSH receptors
- Destruction of thyroid tissue
- Iodine deficiency
- TSH deficiency
Q7. Which nerve is most at risk during thyroid surgery?
- Phrenic nerve
- Recurrent laryngeal nerve
- Accessory nerve
- Vagus nerve
Q8. What is the most common type of thyroid cancer?
- Follicular carcinoma
- Anaplastic carcinoma
- Medullary carcinoma
- Papillary thyroid carcinoma
Q9. Which radioactive isotope is commonly used in thyroid scans?
- Gallium-67
- Iodine-131
- Technetium-99m
- Iodine-123
Q10. How does thyroid hormone influence fetal development?
- Important only for bone formation
- Important for muscle development
- Crucial for brain and skeletal development
- Only needed after birth