Endocrine Case Study BIO 169 History Diane a 29 year old woman presented with a 3 month history of increased sweating and

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Endocrine Case Study BIO 169 History Diane a 29 year old woman presented with a 3 month history of increased sweating and palpitations with weight loss of about 15 pounds On examination she was a nervous agitated woman with an obvious diffuse non tender smooth enlargement of her thyroid She had a fine tremor of her fingers and a resting pulse rate of 150 minute She had no evidence of exophthalmos A maternal aunt had suffered from thyroid disease On investigation about the thyroid profile she had a raised serum T3 of 4 8 nmol l NR 0 8 2 4 and a T4 of 48 nmol l NR 9 23 Measurement of her thyroid stimulating hormone TSH showed that this was low 0 1 mU l NR 0 5 5 mU 1 Circulating antibodies to thyroid peroxidase were detected by agglutination Questions Research the following questions about Diane s case fully using lecture notes your textbook and any other sources to help you Answer in full complete sentences using proper terminology Cite your sources and make sure they are credible sources You will be expected to turn in your completed case study under Discussions tab on Sakai You will be asked to participate in group scientific discussion and reply to at least TWO of your colleagues 1 Describe the function of thyroid hormone in the body What is the difference between T3 and T4

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