Endocrine Disorders: Hypofunction and Hyperfunction
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What is the primary cause of hypothyroidism in adults?

  • Hashimoto's Disease (correct)
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Genetic defects
  • Radiation therapy

    • What is the term for the slowing of growth and development in children due to hypothyroidism?

  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Thyrotoxicosis
  • Cretinism (correct)
  • Myxedema

    • What is the term for the excessive accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in the skin, leading to a 'puffy face' appearance?

  • Cretinism
  • Thyrotoxicosis
  • Myxedema (correct)
  • Hyperthyroidism

    • What is the term for the severe, life-threatening condition that can occur in patients with uncontrolled hypothyroidism?

    <p>Myxedematous coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for hypothyroidism?

    <p>Levothyroxine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Graves' Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism by which Graves' Disease leads to hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Production of thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the excessive production of thyroid hormones?

    <p>Thyrotoxicosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the failure of the thyroid gland to produce sufficient thyroid hormones?

    <p>Hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most common cause of hypothyroidism is thyroidectomy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypothyroidism is characterized by a rapid growth rate in children.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The presence of goiter is a symptom of secondary hypothyroidism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hyperthyroidism is often caused by a thyroid-stimulating hormone deficiency.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tertiary hypothyroidism is caused by a failure of the thyroid gland.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Myxedema is a symptom of hyperthyroidism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ratio of female to male prevalence of Hashimoto's Disease is 10:1.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Graves' Disease is more common in men than in women.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Levothyroxine is used to treat hyperthyroidism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of hypothyroidism with their causes:

    <p>Primary hypothyroidism = Thyroid gland failure Congenital hypothyroidism = Failure of the gland to form Secondary hypothyroidism = Pituitary gland failure Tertiary hypothyroidism = Hypothalamic failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following signs/symptoms with the corresponding condition:

    <p>Myxedema = Hypothyroidism Goiter = Hashimoto's Disease Cretinism = Hypothyroidism in infants Exophthalmos = Graves' Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following causes with their corresponding effects on the thyroid gland:

    <p>Thyroidectomy = Removal of the thyroid gland Radiation therapy = Destruction of the thyroid gland Hashimoto's Disease = Autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland Graves' Disease = Overstimulation of the thyroid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Hyperthyroidism = Excessive production of thyroid hormones Hypothyroidism = Insufficient production of thyroid hormones Myxedema = Hard, non-pitting edema Cretinism = Hypothyroidism in infancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following conditions with their prevalence in different genders:

    <p>Graves' Disease = More common in women Hashimoto's Disease = 5:1 female to male prevalence Hypothyroidism = More common in women Hyperthyroidism = Equal prevalence in both genders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following treatments with their corresponding conditions:

    <p>Levothyroxine = Hypothyroidism Thyroidectomy = Hyperthyroidism Radiation therapy = Thyroid cancer Immunosuppressants = Graves' Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following complications with their corresponding conditions:

    <p>Myxedematous coma = Uncontrolled hypothyroidism Thyroid storm = Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism Goiter = Hashimoto's Disease Exophthalmos = Graves' Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Hyperfunction = Excessive stimulation of the thyroid gland Hypofunction = Insufficient stimulation of the thyroid gland Hyperplasia = Abnormal growth of the thyroid gland Tumor = Abnormal growth of thyroid tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following conditions with their corresponding symptoms:

    <p>Hypothyroidism = Slowing of metabolic functions Hyperthyroidism = Rapid heart rate and nervousness Graves' Disease = Exophthalmos and goiter Myxedema = Hard, non-pitting edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

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