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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

  #2

I THINK A







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