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Nate is gaining weight, is often tired, and feels cold. His thyroid hormone level is high as is the level of TSH. Nate also has a goiter. Which of these diagnoses is the most likely for Nate's condition?
insufficient iodine in his diet |
defective thyroid hormone receptors in his body cells |
defective receptors for thyroid hormone control by the anterior pituitary |
too much iodine in the diet |
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