Asked by Ayana Spikes on Jul 04, 2024
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Based on these laboratory results, which patient is most likely to have the following pathological condition: destructive tumor of anterior pituitary that destroys TSH secreting cells?
Thyroid Hormone
Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which regulate the body's metabolic rate.
TSH
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, a pituitary hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.
Destructive Tumor
A growth that invades and causes damage to surrounding tissues, often referred to as malignant or cancerous.
- Examine lab outcomes to identify thyroid-associated disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine lab outcomes to identify thyroid-associated disorders.
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