Which of the following laboratory findings is indicative of thyrotoxicosis?
a. Very low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
b. Decreased T3 uptake ratio
c. Increased serum osmolality
d. Decreased urine osmolality
A
Hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis) is indicated by very low thyroid-stimulating hormone level, high serum T4, and an increased T3:T4 ratio.
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