Name the condition that might cause this hormonal imbalance. List two symptoms.

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

In general an elevated TSH and low FT4 or FTI generally indicates primary hypothyroidism due to disease in thyroid gland. low TSH and low FT4 or FTI normally indicates hypothyroidism due to problem involving pituitary gland and low TSH with elevated FT4 or FTI is found in individuals who have hyperthyroidism.

The thyroid gland is not producing thyroxine hormone and the body senses the body has low thyroxine hormone stimulating release of TSH.

b. Name the condition that might cause this hormonal imbalance. List two symptoms

Conditions

1. Autoimmune disorders -where immune system produces antibodies which attack your thyroid tissues

2. Iodine deficiency

3. Medications especially lithiam

Symptoms

- Increased sensitivity to cold,
- Dry skin,

If the event that 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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