Depressed levels of thyroid hormones in blood resulting from a defect in the cells that secrete TSH is an example of primary hyposecretion of thyroid hormones.

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Depressed levels of thyroid hormones in blood resulting from a defect in the cells that secrete TSH is an example of primary hyposecretion of thyroid hormones.

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Depressed levels of thyroid hormones resulting from a defect in the cells that secrete TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is an example of secondary hyposecretion, not primary. Primary hyposecretion would be due to a dysfunction within the thyroid gland itself.

Depressed Levels of Thyroid Hormones in Blood Resulting from a Defect