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Blood Test Results for Patient A
 Patient A
 Normal Range
 Thyroxine Levels
 0.6 ug/dl
 4.6 - 12 ug/dl
 TSH Levels
 6.9 mcU/mL
 0.4 - 4.2 mcU/mL


a. Identify the gland(s) that is(are) causing this condition in Patient A. Explain what is happening.

b. Name the condition that might cause this hormonal imbalance. List two symptoms.
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7 years ago
If the level of thyroxine in the blood is high then the pituitary gland releases less TSH. Therefore, a low level of TSH means that your thyroid gland is overactive and is making too much thyroxine. Thyroxine (T4). A high level of T4 confirms hyperthyroidism.
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