A Patient Has a Diagnosis of Primary Hypothyroidism

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient has a diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism. Which statement accurately describes this problem?

• A) The hypothalamus is not secreting thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH); therefore, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is not released from the pituitary gland.
• B) The pituitary gland is dysfunctional and is not secreting TSH.
• C) The abnormality is in the thyroid gland itself.
• D) The abnormality is caused by an insufficient intake of iodine.

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