The correct answer: B) hyposecretion of TSH
Hypothyroidism is a disorder of the endocrine system when the thyroid gland does not work properly, meaning that the production of thyroid hormone is decreased. This disorder is manifested by poor ability to tolerate cold, tiredness, constipation, depression, and weight gain. The causes of hypothyroidism are:
• Low iodine in diet
• autoimmune condition Hashimoto's thyroiditis
• treatment with radioactive iodine
• injury (or surgery) that affects hypothalamus or the anterior pituitary gland
• medications..
The diagnosis of hypothyroidism includes blood tests measurements of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxine levels.