Question 3 A 35-year-old woman presents to the GP after fee…
Question 3 A 35-year-old woman presents to the GP after feeling unwell for several months. She is experiencing worsening fatigue, weight gain and sensitivity to the cold. Based on the following thyroid function test results, identify the primary thyroid disorder present (10%), explain the biochemical mechanisms underlying this thyroid disorder (20%), and discuss the expected clinical symptoms that may be present in a patient with this thyroid disorder (10%). Evaluate the methods used to assess thyroid function including any additional tests you might perform to confirm a diagnosis (60%). TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone): 8.5 mIU/L (Reference Range: 0.4 – 4.0 mIU/L) Free T4 (Thyroxine): 0.7 ng/dL (Reference Range: 0.8 – 1.8 ng/dL) Free T3 (Triiodothyronine): 1.9 pg/mL (Reference Range: 2.3 – 4.2 pg/mL)