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MeSH

Thyroid Gland [A06.407.900]

Activities (3)
Objectives (19)

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Activities

GI and Thyroid Ultrasound
Active Large Group Session

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Objectives

Thyroid examination: inspection of the neck for masses (thyroid enlargement), palpation of the neck, auscultation for bruits.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Explain the roles of B- and T-cells in the development of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and the different theories regarding mechanisms of thyroid injury in this context.
Activity Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 2

Describe the anatomy, histology and basic embryology of the thyroid gland.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Outline the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones, the types of thyroid hormone and the feedback loops governing interactions between the pituitary gland and the thyroid gland.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Explain the physiological function of thyroid hormone, including its effects on basal metabolic rate.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Describe the treatment of thyroid disease.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Explain the laboratory abnormalities and clinical manifestations seen in thyroid dysfunction.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students will describe the role of thyroid hormones in energy metabolism.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Understand surface anatomy of the thyroid gland, its lobes and isthmus, location, blood supply (superior, inferior and thyroidi ima arteries) (superior, middle and inferior thyroid veins) and its relation to recurrent laryngeal and superior laryngeal nerves.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Identify the parathyroid gland, its number, location, relation to the thyroid gland and its blood supply.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Describe the physiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, investigation and treatment of conditions related to the following endocrine glands or conditions: Diabetes mellitus; Pituitary; Thyroid; Adrenal; Parathyroid.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Thyroid nodule
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

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Taxonomy

Tag Parent

Endocrine Glands [A06.407]

Use Count

22

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