GENERAL HISTOLOGY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

THYROID FOLLICULAR CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What would we expect to find with a patient who has untreated primary hypothyroidism? [can select multiple]
A
high free T4
B
high TSH
C
low free T4
D
low TSH
E
goiter
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypothyroidism that goes without treatment for a long time can damage the peripheral nerves. These are the nerves that carry information from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. Peripheral neuropathy may cause pain, numbness and tingling in the arms and legs. Infertility.

Detailed explanation-2: -Multinodular goiters can be either a toxic multinodular goiter (i.e. makes too much thyroid hormone and causes hyperthyroidism. See Hyperthyroidism ยป.) or non-toxic (i.e. does not make too much thyroid hormone).

Detailed explanation-3: -It is not known what causes multinodular goiters in most cases, but iodine deficiency (i.e. too little iodine in the diet) and certain genetic factors have been shown to lead to multinodular goiters. Most multinodular goiters are not toxic and do not cause symptoms.

Detailed explanation-4: -tiredness. being sensitive to cold. weight gain. constipation. depression. slow movements and thoughts. muscle aches and weakness. muscle cramps. More items

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