PBL: Graves’ Disease
Keywords: 35 y.o female secretary (brought in crying after a fight with her boyfriend, accuse him of hitting her) Fast & loud heartbeat Often anxious,… Read More »PBL: Graves’ Disease
Thyroid Gland
Calcium Homeostasis
Brief info on calcium: Calcium is important for many physiologic processes Neurons are very sensitive with changes in Ca2+ ion concentration 0.1%: in ECF 1%:… Read More »Calcium Homeostasis
Disorders of thyroid
Hyperthyroidism Clinical features: Increased BMR Heat intolerance Weight loss Increased appetite Peripheral vasodilation increase heat loss increase blood flow skin soft, warm & flushed Increase… Read More »Disorders of thyroid
Hormones & Behaviour: Sex differences at puberty
This is an incomplete representation of the topic. I hope that some of you might be able to benefit from my short notes by grasping… Read More »Hormones & Behaviour: Sex differences at puberty
Tumours of thyroid & Data Interpretation
Summary of thyroid tumour: Usually tumours seen are primary epithelial tumours. Adenomas are benign & carcinomas are malignant. Classification By it’s histogenic/differention properties: Exhibiting follicular… Read More »Tumours of thyroid & Data Interpretation
Actions of thyroid hormones
Increase basal metabolic rate Calorigenic action action that increases BMR Stimulates O2 consumption of almost all metabolically active tissues except adult brain, testes, uterus, lymph… Read More »Actions of thyroid hormones
Biosynthesis of Thyroid hormone
Recap: Thyroid follicular cells: Cells surrounding the follicle, there are microvilli projecting into the colloid from the apexes, with abundant endoplasmic reticulum. Inactive gland, colloid… Read More »Biosynthesis of Thyroid hormone
Antithyroid Drugs
Recap: Thyroid gland produces 2 iodinated hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) T4 (tetraiodothyronine) They promote metabolism, growth & development. Both hormone need iodine, the iodine binds to… Read More »Antithyroid Drugs
Anatomy of the thyroid gland
Position of the thyroid gland: Infront of the neck In the midline Infront of the trachea Extends up to the thyroid cartilage Parts of the… Read More »Anatomy of the thyroid gland
