Data Analysis

Directions

Complete the Table — Review the patients' data and indicate whether the values for TSH and T₄ (thyroxine) are low, normal or high. Use the drop-down menus one at a time to make your selections. At each step you can proceed only after the correct choice has been made.

Decide what type of thyroid disorder is the most probable for each patient. Use the drop-down menus to make your selections.

Concentration of Thyroxine (T₄) and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) in Blood Serum
	Normal	Patient 1		Patient 2		Patient 3
	Normal	Value	Status	Value	Status	Value	Status
T₄ (mg/l)	0.05 ÷ 0.14		Select Concentration		Select Concentration		Select Concentration
TSH (mlU/I)	0.35 ÷ 4.5		Select Concentration		Select Concentration		Select Concentration
Thyroid Image			Select		Select		Select
Type of Thyroid Disorder		Select		Select		Select