Question

4.
Question numbers 4(a) - 4(d) are based on the table and related
information in the passage given below.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) stimulates thyroid gland to produce
thyroxine. Study the table given below.
Table : TSH levels during pregnancy
Stage of pregnancy
Normal
(mU/L)
Low
(mU/L)
High
(mU/L)
First trimester
0-2-2-5
< 0.2
2:5 - 10
Second trimester
0-3-3-0
<0-3
3.01 -4.5
Third trimester
0.8-5-2
<0-8
> 5-3
It is important to monitor TSH levels during pregnancy. High TSH levels
and hypothyroidism can especially affect chances of miscarriage.
Therefore, proper medication in consultation with a doctor is required to
regulate/control the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.
4(a) Give the full form of TSH.
406) State the main function of TSH.
4(c) Why do TSH levels in pregnant women need to be monitored ?
4d) A pregnant woman has TSH level of 8-95 mU/L. What care is
needed for her?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

2.stimulates thyroid gland to produce

thyroxine.