How Well Do You Know Your Thyroid?

True or False: The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland.

• False

• True

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

• Blood pressure

• Lymphatic system

• Metabolism

Weight gain is often a problem for people with:

• An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)

• None of these answers

• An overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)

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

• True

• False

Tired all the time? It could be your thyroid.

• False

• True

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

• Pregnant

• Starting menopause

• Hitting puberty

Overactive thyroid symptom can include:

• Nervousness

• All of these answers

• Increased bowel movements

Changes in thyroid function during pregnancy are normal.

• False

• True

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

• False

• True

Thyroid trouble runs in families.

• True

• False

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

• 35

• 65

• 50

Overactive thyroid can be treated with:

• All of these answers

• Medications

• Surgery

Left untreated, thyroid disease can lead to:

• All of these answers.

• Heart disease

• Osteoporosis

Thyroid problems can lead to thyroid cancer.

• False

• True