Question number 4(a) to 4(d) are based on table given below. Study the table in which the levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) in women are given and answer the questions that follow on the basis of understanding of the following paragraph and the related studied concepts.
Women are at greater risk for developing abnormal TSH levels during menstruation, while giving birth and after going through menopause. Around 5% of women in the United State have some kind of thyroid problem compared to 3% of men. Despite claims that high TSH increases your risk for heart diseases. But a 2017 study showed that older women are especially at risk for developing thyroid cancer if they have high TSH levels along with thyroid nodules.
(a) A 35 years old women has TSH level 6.03 mU/L. what change should she bring in her diet to control this level?
(b) When do face a greater risk of abnormal TSH level?
(c) State the consequence of low TSH level.
(d) Name the mineral that is responsible for synthesis of hormone secreted by thyroid gland.
(a) Thyroxine exerts negative feedback over TSH production. Her Thyroxine quantity must be low. She should consume more iodine in her diet which would bring thyroxine levels to normal. This would downregulate the TSH production and bring it within the normal range.
(B) Women face a greater risk of abnormal TSH levels during menstruation while giving birth and after going through menopause.
(C) Consequences of low TSH level is Weight gain, depression, forgetfulness, decreased concentration or fatigue.
(D) Iodine is responsible for the synthesis of hormones secreted by the thyroid gland.
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