hypothyroidism

Question 1

what do the hormones do which is produced by the thyroid gland?

Answer 1

helps control heart, msucle and digestive function

Question 2

where is the thyroid gland?

Answer 2

in the neck

Question 3

what is hypothyroidism?

Answer 3

when the thyroid gland does not produce hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism

Question 4

to investigate: a sample of blood is taken to?

Answer 4

measure hormone levels

Question 5

what test is given to rule out autoimmune thyroid condition?

Answer 5

thyroid antibody test

Question 6

which gender is it more common in?

Answer 6

women

Question 7

symptoms: 6 (what happens to weight, depression or anxiety?, sensitive to what environment?, dry skin and what? what body parts ache?, nausea or tiredness?)

Answer 7

tiredness, weight gain, depression, sensitive to cold, dry skin and hair, muscle aches

Question 8

what tablet raises the thyroxine levels?

Answer 8

levothyroxine

Question 9

what hormones does the thyroid produce and what are their symbols?

Answer 9

thyroxine (T3) and triiodothyronine (T4)

Question 10

how often will blood tests be conducted?

Answer 10

until hormone levels are normal, then once a year