Jenny Is Losing Weight, Has Poor Tolerance to Heat, and Has

question 22

Multiple Choice

Jenny is losing weight, has poor tolerance to heat, and has mood swings, high blood pressure, and a rapid heart rate. She has very high levels of thyroid hormone, high levels of TSH, and a goiter. Which of these diagnoses is the most likely for Jenny's condition?

• A)defective thyroid hormone receptors in the body cells
• B)insufficient iodine in the diet
• C)defective receptors for thyroid hormone control by the anterior pituitary
• D)too much iodine in the diet

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