Medically Reviewed by Minesh Khatri, MD on January 15, 2022
Question 1/14

The thyroid gland’s main job is to manage your:

  • Metabolism
  • Blood pressure
  • Lymphatic system
  • None of the above
Question 2/14

Weight gain is often a problem for people with:

  • An overactive thyroid gland
  • An underactive thyroid gland
  • None of the above
  • Both of the above
Question 3/14

Women are more likely than men to have a thyroid imbalance.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/14

Tired all the time? It could be your thyroid.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/14

You’re most likely to have a low thyroid when you’re:

  • Hitting puberty
  • Pregnant
  • Starting menopause
Question 6/14

Overactive thyroid symptom can include:

  • Weight loss
  • Nervousness
  • Increased bowel movements
  • All of the above
Question 7/14

Changes in thyroid function during pregnancy are normal.

  • True
  • False
Question 8/14

There’s a link between autoimmune disorders and thyroid problems.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/14

Thyroid trouble runs in families.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/14

Your doctor should start thyroid screening tests when you’re:

  • 21
  • 35
  • 50
  • 65
Question 11/14

Thyroid hormones from animals are the best way to treat underactive thyroid.

  • True
  • False
Question 12/14

Overactive thyroid can be treated with:

  • Medications
  • Radioactive iodine
  • Surgery
  • All of the above
Question 13/14

Left untreated, thyroid disease can lead to:

  • Heart disease
  • Osteoporosis
  • Infertility
  • All of the above
Question 14/14

Thyroid problems lead to thyroid cancer.

  • True
  • False