Thyroid Function and Disorders

Thyroid Function and Disorders

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video tutorial explains the concept of goiter, an enlarged thyroid gland, and its characteristics. It covers the initial approach of doctors, including blood tests like TSH, T3, and T4 to assess thyroid function. The video also discusses diagnostic procedures such as thyroid ultrasound and biopsy to evaluate nodules and potential cancer. Additionally, it explains the use of thyroid scans to determine gland functionality and the interpretation of blood tests to identify thyroid states like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and euthyroid.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a goiter?

A type of thyroid hormone

A normal-sized thyroid gland

An enlarged thyroid gland

A type of thyroid cancer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a thyroid panel?

TSH

T3

T4

Insulin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which hormone is primarily measured to assess thyroid function?

Cortisol

TSH

Adrenaline

Insulin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a thyroid ultrasound?

To measure blood sugar levels

To evaluate the size and characteristics of thyroid nodules

To check for heart disease

To assess lung function

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of nodules in a goiter?

They always indicate cancer

They indicate a viral infection

They can vary in size and may require further evaluation

They are harmless and require no attention

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is a thyroid scan particularly useful?

When the patient has a cold

When there is no thyroid nodule

When the TSH test shows overfunctioning of the gland

When the thyroid gland is functioning normally

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can a person have a goiter with normal thyroid function tests?

Only if they have thyroid cancer

Yes, it is possible

Only if they have hypothyroidism

No, it is not possible

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