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Removal of the thyroid gland (without replacement therapy) leads to an increased A. Blood TSH level. B. Blood cholesterol level. C. Blood glucose level during an oral glucose tolerance test. D. Response time for tendon reflexes. E. Tremor of the fingers. |
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Answer» A. True Due to loss of negative feedback to the pituitary. B. True Due mainly to a reduction in cholesterol excretion. C. False The curve is flattened due to slow absorption of glucose. D. True The ‘hung up’ ankle jerk is a good example. E. False Tremor is a feature of hyperthyroidism. |
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