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sammy

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on: Sep 23, 2013
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 TSH
C) hypersecretion of TSH
D) hypersecretion of MSH
E) a decrease in the thyroid secretion of calcitonin


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Reply #1 on: Sep 25, 2013
For sure it has to be B Mark as solved once you're done!


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Reply #2 on: Sep 27, 2013
Marking this topic solved :D

Thanks so much for the help


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