a.
To determine: The patients who are on the smeared reports on the basis of results of TSH.
Introduction: The butterfly-shaped gland is the thyroid gland. It is situated across the trachea just below the larynx and at the base of the throat. It weighs about 15-20 g. The thyroid gland has two different types of cells: C cells, which secrete calcitonin and follicular cells, which release thyroid hormone.
b.
To determine: Whether any of the three people can be ruled out on the basis of TSH results.
Introduction: Thyroid hormones have long-lasting effects on
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