Tutorial title - Disorders of thyroid gland - Hypothyroidism

6 important questions on Tutorial title - Disorders of thyroid gland - Hypothyroidism

How can hypothyroidism be diagnosed?

Abnormally low serum T4/T3

What is primary hypothyroidism?

It is immune mediated (dogs) or idiopathic atrophy (cats) of thyroid gland

What are the clinical signs of hypothyroidism?

- Lethargy
- Weight gain
- Exercise intolerance
- Slower heart rate
- Heat seeking
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What is secondary hypothyroidism?

It is the failure to produce TSH in AP

What is tertiary hypothyroidism?

It is the failure to produce TRH in Hypothalamus

How does hypothyroidism cause goiters?

Low dietary iodide leads to high TRH and TSH, which leads to overstimulation of thyroid gland and enlarged thyroid gland as a result

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