Canine TSH may be measured at 30 minutes as part of a TRH stimulation test in the diagnosis of secondary hypothyroidism. Normal dogs should increase cTSH by at least 0.4 ng/mL. Total T3 (TT3) â The analysis of TT3 is of little value in the diagnosis of hypothyroidism principally because of the high prevalence of cross-reacting T3 autoantibodies (T3AA) in hypothyroid dogs.
The forward (leading) edge of the sail is called the luff, which, in a mainsail, is parallel to the mast. The aft (back) edge of a sail is called the leech (also spelled leach), which is opposite the luff, and forms the hypotenuse of the triangle.
When paddling in beam seas, the stern the kayak tends to swing around to point downwind, also called bowcocking or weathercocking.) A rudder is a great advantage in these situations as it not only helps the boat stay on course but can be used to help get the kayak back on course.