ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LL W/CONNECT ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781265521363
Author: McKinley
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Chapter 17, Problem 2CAL
What is the best diagnostic test to determine if this gland is not functioning normally?
- a. measuring the amount of radioactive iodine taken up by the thyroid
- b. doing body temperature scans every morning and evening at the same time
- c. watching weight fluctuation over a 1-month time period
- d. taking a blood sample to measure the amount of thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) present
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