T4 thyroxine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) - ANSWER Comes from Pos. Pituitary, Targets kidneys for water conservation, +/- blood volume and pressure OCT (Oxytocin) - ANSWER Comes from Pos. Pituitary, Targets mammary glands and uterus to induce milk movement into secretory ducts and induce uterine contractions during childbirth, + cervical & uterine stretching ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) - ANSWER Comes from Ant. Pituitary, Targets the Zona Fasciculata to stimulate the release of cortisol and adrenal...

Hypothyroidism - underproduction of the hormone thyroxine (T4) (yellow) Too little thyroxine=slower metabolism fatigue, depressed mood, slow heart rate, constipation, weight gain, and irregular menstrual periods. MC in >60 women Hyperthyroidism - overproduction of thyroid hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) (green), and thyroxine (T4) (yellow) What active hormones are produced by the thyroid? - triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4, tetraiodothyronine) 4 steps to synthesis of thyroi...

Pharmacology Endocrine QuestionsWhat endocrine drug is classified as a glucocorticoid and has corticosteroid and mineralcorticoid activity? - correct answer prednisone Which endocrine abnormality does an excess of prednisone mimic? - correct answer Cushing's disease Name a consequence of abruptly stopping prednisone? - correct answer Hypoglycemia What are some of the adverse effects of taking levothyroxine (Synthroid)? (select all that apply) a. anxiety b. bradycardia c. fever d. c...

Learning objectives (picture) Correct Answer- Thyroid hormones Correct Answer-Includes thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and calcitonin. Stimulates the metabolic rate of most cells; regulated by a negative feedback loop. *Three principle actions*- - stimulation of energy use - cardiac stimulation - promote growth and development Processes that thyroid hormones are involved in- Correct Answer-- regulate the basal metabolic rate and lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. - essential...

HLT 141 Chapters 8 Exam Questions and Correct Answers The endocrine system is responsible for _____. controlling nervous stimulation maintaining homeostasis muscle movement none of the choices - Answer maintaining homeostasis The pituitary gland is located _____. in abdomen in chest at base of brain in neck - Answer at base of brain _____ refers to any pituitary dysfunction. pituitaric pituitopathy pituitarism pituitaplasis - Answer pi...

ASCP MLS Module Questions All Answered With Verified Answers A plasma ammonia result of 150 ug/dL (RR 19-55) in a pediatric patient likely indicates what? : Hepatic failure When measuring thyroxine (T4) by fluorescent polarization immunoassay: : there is no separation or wash step A potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L is obtained from a heparinized blood sample. Before reporting the results, what step should the tech take first? : check the sample for hemolysis The followin...

A&P HESI A2 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024 WHICH IS AN ANTERIOR FEATURE OF THE HUMAN HEAD? A. THE NOSE B. THE EARS C. THE OCCIPITAL LOBE D. THE TEMPORAL LOBE - ANSWER-THE NOSE WHAT IS THE PRIMARY HORMONE SECRETED BY THE THYROID? A. OXYTOCIN B. TSH C. ADRENALINE D. T4 (THYROXINE) - ANSWER-T4 (THYROXINE) ENLARGEMENT OF THE THYROID, COMMONLY KNOWN AS A GOITER, MIGHT BE EXPECTED TO AFFECT__________. A. SWALLOWING B. INSULIN LEVELS C. SLEEP D. DIGESTION - ANS...

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Correct Answer--secreted by pituitary gland -regulates thyroid hormone secretion T3 and T4 Correct Answer--both released by thyroid gland -transported by albumin or thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) in blood -stored as thyroglobulin (TG) to last 2-3 months Functions of T3 and T4 Correct Answer--increase metabolism -maintenance of muscle tone -skeletal muscle maturation -antagonizes insulin -regulates cellular metabolism -heat production -maintain ...

Energy sources - Carbs and protein= 4 cal/gram; fat= 9 cal/gram; the brain uses glucose for energy, uses ketone bodies during starvation Tissue storage of glucose - Muscles and liver= store glycogen; adipose tissue= fat; cellular mass= protein stores Gluconeogenesis= conversion of non-carb sources into glucose by glycerol and amino acids Homeostasis - Keeps the internal environment/temp of the body at a state of equilibrium Cellular oxidation - Enzymes= proteins, organic catalysts tha...

WHICH IS AN ANTERIOR FEATURE OF THE HUMAN HEAD? A. THE NOSE B. THE EARS C. THE OCCIPITAL LOBE D. THE TEMPORAL LOBE - correct answer -THE NOSE WHAT IS THE PRIMARY HORMONE SECRETED BY THE THYROID? A. OXYTOCIN B. TSH C. ADRENALINE D. T4 (THYROXINE) - correct answer -T4 (THYROXINE) ENLARGEMENT OF THE THYROID, COMMONLY KNOWN AS A GOITER, MIGHT BE EXPECTED TO AFFECT__________. A. SWALLOWING B. INSULIN LEVELS C. SLEEP D. DIGESTION - correct answer -SWALLOWING WHICH KINDS OF M...