Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Explanation for Hypothyroidism

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely explanation for hypothyroidism in a patient whose iodine level is normal?

• A) greater production of T3 than of T4
• B) hyposecretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
• C) hypersecretion of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
• D) a decrease in the thyroid secretion of calcitonin

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