PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does your thyroid gland do?
A
regulates metabolism/calorie burning for energy
B
secretes insulin
C
secretes bile
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) affects every cell and all the organs in your body by: Regulating the rate at which your body uses calories (energy). This affects weight loss or weight gain and is called the metabolic rate. Slowing down or speeding up your heart rate.

Detailed explanation-2: -In general, when the thyroid hormone binds to its intranuclear receptor, it activates the genes for increasing metabolic rate and thermogenesis. Increasing metabolic rate involves increased oxygen and energy consumption. Heart: thyroid hormones have a permissive effect on catecholamines.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate, growth and development. It plays a role in controlling heart, muscle and digestive function, brain development and bone maintenance. Its correct functioning depends on a good supply of iodine from the diet.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thyroid hormones regulate your metabolism. When the thyroid gland begins producing excess hormones, your metabolic rate increases. This means your body starts burning more calories than it needs. This can lead to weight loss.

Detailed explanation-5: -The thyroid–a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck–makes hormones that control the way your body uses energy. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, which is how your body turns food into energy, and also affects your heart, muscles, bones, and cholesterol.

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