Question

Insufficient iodine will result in the anterior pituitary producing an excess of ______. Multiple choice question.

Answer 1

Insufficient iodine will result in the anterior pituitary producing an excess of    TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).

• Hyperthyroidism: Your thyroid gland will become overactive if a pituitary tumor (adenoma) results in the extremely unusual overproduction of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
• Your metabolism, cardiac rhythm, and anxiety may all be affected by this disorder, often known as an overactive thyroid.

Effect of an excess of thyroid hormone-

• When your thyroid gland generates too much of the hormone thyroxine, you get hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
• Your body's metabolism may speed up as a result of hyperthyroidism, resulting in unexpected weight loss and a swift or erratic heartbeat.

What do T3 and T4 do?

• T3 and T4 work together to regulate how your body uses energy.
• These hormones also play an important role in controlling your weight, body temperature, muscle strength, and nervous system.

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