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Briefly discuss the thyroid function test.
 
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________ is the study of the function of the structures of the body.
 
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Answer to Question 1

The thyroid function test, abbreviated TFT, is a blood test that measures the levels of T3, T4, and TSH. It is used to evaluate the function of the thyroid gland and the anterior pituitary gland.

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