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Concept Map On Hypothyroidism

This concept map outlines the pathophysiology of hypothyroidism. It shows that predisposing factors like iodine deficiency or pituitary disorders can lead to decreased thyroid hormone production. This then causes the pituitary gland to increase secretion of TSH, stimulating the thyroid to hypertrophy and produce more T3. The end result is hypothyroidism, treated by administering levothyroxine under a doctor's orders. The map also notes increased cholesterol and LDL as effects of hypothyroidism.

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Concept Map On Hypothyroidism

This concept map outlines the pathophysiology of hypothyroidism. It shows that predisposing factors like iodine deficiency or pituitary disorders can lead to decreased thyroid hormone production. This then causes the pituitary gland to increase secretion of TSH, stimulating the thyroid to hypertrophy and produce more T3. The end result is hypothyroidism, treated by administering levothyroxine under a doctor's orders. The map also notes increased cholesterol and LDL as effects of hypothyroidism.

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Concept Map on Hypothyroidism

Predisposing factors: Precipitating factors:


-Iodine deficiency -Autoimmune disease
-Pituitary disorder -Treatment for hyperthyroidism
-Congenital disease -Thyroid surgery
c -Radiation therapy

Decreased thyroid
hormone production

Decreased production of
T4

Increase in secretion of TSH stimulates


TSH by the pituitary gland hypertrophy and
hyperplasia of the thyroid

Increase in T3 production

Hypothyroidism

Increase level of total


cholesterol and low
density lipoprotein (LDL)
Administer
levothyroxine as
ordered by Doctor

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