robin082006
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.gif) A child is 2 standard deviations below the expected mean height for his age. He also has delayed bone maturation and a goiter. Analysis of genetic material reveals a point mutation in the thyroid hormone receptor. Which of the following laboratory results would be expected in this patient?
A.  Decreased radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU)
B. Decreased resin T3 uptake test
C. Decreased plasma TSH concentration
D. Increased basal metabolic rate (BMR)
E. Increased plasma T4 concentration
Edited by robin082006 on 01/10/06 - 08:44 AM
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| msyamp
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is it E?
radio active upatake will be normal or inc
resin uptake will be decresed as high t3. but plasma tsh will not be decresed as no feedback inh
basal metabolic rate not inc as no rceptor/.
so only is inc t4/.
whats up?
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| Natasa
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I would also go with an E...It seems logical.
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| robin082006
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what disease does the patient has?
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| sturge_weber
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i too go with e...
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| Natasa
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syndrome of resistance to thyroid hormone
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| msyamp
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ha ha yaeh this diseases has no name and hence the same word.
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| robin082006
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E is correct
Natasa is right, it is generalized resistance to thyroid hormone
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| msyamp
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robin that is the answer i gave you too right?
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| robin082006
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ha hah you're right too
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