Which choice describes how surgical hypothyroidism would likely affect prolactin

Question

Which choice describes how surgical hypothyroidism would likely affect prolactin levels?
a. Thyroid hormone levels decrease, TRH levels decrease, and PRL levels decrease.
b. Thyroid hormone levels decrease, TRH levels decrease, and PRL levels increase.
c. Thyroid hormone levels decrease, TRH levels increase, and PRL levels decrease.
d. Thyroid hormones levels decrease, TRH levels increase, and PRL levels increase.
e. Thyroid hormone levels increase, TRH levels increase, and PRL levels increase.
f. Thyroid hormone levels increase, TRH levels increase, and PRL levels decrease.
g. Thyroid hormone levels increase, TRH levels decrease, and PRL levels increase.

Explanation / Answer

Surgical removal of thyroid gland results in rapid decrease in hormones produced by the thyroid gland. In such condition, levels of prolactin and Thyroid stimulating hormone levels are increased. Hence, the correct option for this question is (d).

d. Thyroid hormones levels decrease, TRH levels increase, and PRL levels increase.

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