Question

Suppose that a woman had to have part of her thyroid gland surgically removed. She would most likely suffer from a condition known as hypothyroidism due to too little thyroid function. Predict how this woman's hypothyroidism would affect prolactin levels in her body. Which choice describes how surgical hypothyroidism would likely affect prolactin levels? View Available Hint(s) Which choice describes how surgical hypothyroidism would likely affect prolactin levels? Thyroid hormone levels decrease, TRH levels decrease, and PRL levels decrease. Thyroid hormone levels decrease, TRH levels decrease, and PRL levels increase. Thyroid hormone levels decrease, TRH levels increase, and PRL levels decrease. Thyroid hormones levels decrease, TRH levels increase, and PRL levels increase. Thyroid hormone levels increase, TRH levels increase, and PRL levels increase. Thyroid hormone levels increase, TRH levels increase, and PRL levels decrease. Thyroid hormone levels increase, TRH levels decrease, and PRL levels increase.

Answer 1

The answer is; Thyroid hormones levels decrease, TRH levels increase, and PRL levels increase.

The thyroid gland is responsible for producing the growth hormone thyroid hormone. When the gland is reduced, then intuitively, the levels of thyroid hormone reduce in the body. This causes the hypothalamus to release thyroid releasing hormone (TRH) in an attempt to spur thyroid hormone production to normal levels. THR, in a domino effect, causes the pituitary to release higher levels prolactin (PRL).