ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
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Question
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The ____ test is considered the most accurate measure of thyroid activity.
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thyroid-stimulating hormone
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thyroid ultrasound
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protein-bound iodine
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thyroxine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. A TSH test is a blood test that measures this hormone. TSH levels that are too high or too low may be a sign of a thyroid problem. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck.
Detailed explanation-2: -While a simple TSH blood test is a very accurate way to screen for hypothyroidism, an elevated TSH alone may not be enough to confirm the diagnosis.
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