Which of the Following Is NOT a Cause of Hypothyroidism

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a cause of hypothyroidism

• A)lack of TRH
• B)iodine-deficient diet
• C)Grave's disease
• D)lack of an enzyme necessary for one of the steps in the synthesis and release of thyroid hormone

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Definitions:

Midbrain

A key area located within the brainstem, crucial for coordinating motor movements, especially eye movements, and involved in processing sound and visual information.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, responsible for cognitive, sensory, and motor functions.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in complex functions such as perception, thought, and voluntary movement.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including temperature control, thirst, hunger, and emotional activity.