History
A 28-year-old woman complains to her obstetrician of amenorrhea (abnormal absence or suppression of menses, menstrual cycle). She also complained of milk discharge from her nipples (galactorrhea).
The patient was involved in a motorcycle accident 3 months ago. Injuries were mostly superficial, but the impact was sufficient to break her helmet. The patient indicated she just has not " felt right since the accident." She is constantly tired, has gained 5 pounds, and drinks and urinates more than before the accident.
Lab results
Pregnancy test: negative
FSH levels: 2 mlU/mL (normal 4-30 mlU/mL)
LH levels: 2 mlU/mL (normal 5-30 mlU/mL)
Cortisol levels: 2 µg/dL (normal 3-15 µg/dL)
Thyroxine (T4): 3 µg/dL (normal 5-12 µg/dL)
Triiodothyronine (T3): 60 ng/dL (normal 115-190 ng/dL)
Prolactin levels: 70 ng/mL (normal <20 ng/mL)
Assignment:
For each of the hormones listed, provide the pathway for the physiological response (a flow chart is fine). If you handwrite the answer, please print. Remember the patient is a female.
Part 2
Read the case study carefully and provide the hormone(s) that affects each of the patient’s symptoms. You may have to do a bit or research. Insert the information in the table below. If you need to add a row, go to the end of the row and hit the enter key.
Sample Solution