Thyroid Hormone Secretion Decreases with Age

question 50

Essay

Thyroid hormone secretion decreases with age.Treatment with thyroid-releasing hormone is less effective in younger patients, while treatment with thyroid hormone is more effective in younger patients.
What name is given to the condition of decreased thyroid hormone secretion? What related hormones are likely to decrease as well? Propose an explanation for the loss of responsiveness to the releasing hormone.Propose an explanation for the increased responsiveness to treatment with thyroid hormone (consider both how hormones affect target cells and how hormone action is halted).

---

Definitions:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

A U.S. federal agency that enforces laws prohibiting workplace discrimination and advocates for fair treatment in employment regardless of race, religion, sex, nationality, age, disability, or genetic information.

Employment Discrimination

Unfair treatment of employees or job applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Family and Medical Leave Act

A U.S. federal law that provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons.

Computer-Based

Pertaining to activities, operations, or systems that utilize computer technology for functioning and processing.