Question

You have a friend who thinks she has a "hormone problem." She is afraid to go to the doctor to be examined. Write a letter to her describing the diagnostic laboratory tests used to diagnose endocrine problems, keeping in mind that your friend does not know medical jargon. Explain the medical terms that you use. Refer to the textbook for tests used to diagnose endocrine problems. Make sure to include and explain the following diagnostic tests in the letter:


Glucose tolerance test
Insulin tolerance test
Protein-bound iodine
Fasting blood sugar
Thyroid function test
Total calcium

Answer 1

isntd this is ur hw first try urself if having any doubt den ask

Answer 2

I think your letter should focus on what the tests will require her to do and what will happen to her and why and not necessarily start with the biology she isn't interested in.

For example, the fasting blood sugar test will require that she not eat for 12 or 24 hours, depending on the sensitivity threshold of the test, and then have a blood sample drawn. You could explain about how the body uses up the readily available glucose in the blood and then changes over to glycogen and lipid metabolism and the importance of interpreting the other tests in the context of that basal metabolic rate.

That would give you a good in to talk about the other tests...

Answer 3

thanks blues

Answer 4

Not a prob. :D