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Q 2
Question 2
The following three questions pertain to Case 4.A: Graves Disease. TSI represents
Select one:
a. Another word for TSH b. Antibodies that act like TSH c. Antibodies that act like TH d. Antibodies that act like TRH Feedback
The correct answer is: Antibodies that act like TSH.
Q 3
Question 3
Blood tests from a patient with Graves would reveal:
Select one:
a. Decreased levels of TSH b. Increased levels of TSI c. Increased levels of TH d. All of the above Feedback The correct answer is: All of the above.
Q 4
Question 4
TSI functions as an agonist for TSH, because it functions equal to or better than natural TSH in stimulating the release of TH from the thyroid gland.
Select one:
a. True b. False Feedback
The correct answer is: True.
Q 5
Question 5
The following three questions pertain to Case 4.B: Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
is most likely caused by
Select one:
a. Genetic changes b. Environmental trigger like viral infection c. A combination of genetic predisposition plus an environmental trigger like viral infection
d. A bacterial infection Feedback
The correct answer is: A combination of genetic predisposition plus an environmental trigger like
viral infection.
Q 6
Question 6