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MPY 211: Medical physiology

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MPY 211 (Medical physiology) is a 200 Level course at University of Jos. Students preparing for MPY 211 exams on Testwiz get 240+ practice questions across 34 topics, including theory questions and topic summaries.

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Topics covered

Regulation of Thyroid Hormone SecretionNegative Feedback in Thyroid AxisSynthesis, Storage, and Secretion of Thyroid HormonesRole of Iodine and Tyrosine in Hormone SynthesisAnatomy of the Thyroid GlandPhysiological Effects of Thyroid HormonesMechanism of T3 and T4 Action on CellsHypothyroidism Symptoms and CausesHyperthyroidism and Thyroid DiseasesParafollicular Cells and Calcitonin FunctionHypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid AxisPosterior pituitary+22 more

Sample questions

1. Which of the following BEST describes the role of the hypothalamus in the regulation of thyroid hormone secretion?

a.It produces thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) which acts on the anterior pituitary.

b.It responds to low thyroid hormone levels by inhibiting the release of TRH.

c.It directly stimulates the thyroid gland to release T3 and T4.

d.It secretes thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) into the hypothalamic-pituitary portal system.

2. A rise in the blood concentration of thyroid hormones leads to which of the following effects on the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis?

a.Decreased secretion of TRH but increased secretion of TSH.

b.Increased secretion of TRH and TSH.

c.Increased secretion of TRH but decreased secretion of TSH.

d.Decreased secretion of TRH and TSH.

3. The synthesis of thyroid hormones occurs primarily on which of the following molecules?

a.Thyroglobulin.

b.Thyrotropin-releasing hormone.

c.Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin.

d.Thyroid-binding globulin.

4. Which of the following substances are ESSENTIAL dietary components required for the synthesis of thyroid hormones?

a.Tryptophan and calcium.

b.Tyrosine and iodine.

c.Cholesterol and iron.

d.Tyrosine and selenium.

5. The thyroid gland is located immediately below which of the following structures?

a.The trachea.

b.The cricoid cartilage.

c.The hyoid bone.

d.The larynx.

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