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What is the primary cause of hypothyroidism in adults?
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?
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?
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?
What is the term for the severe, life-threatening condition that can occur in patients with uncontrolled hypothyroidism?
What is the treatment for hypothyroidism?
What is the treatment for hypothyroidism?
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
What is the mechanism by which Graves' Disease leads to hyperthyroidism?
What is the mechanism by which Graves' Disease leads to hyperthyroidism?
What is the term for the excessive production of thyroid hormones?
What is the term for the excessive production of thyroid hormones?
What is the term for the failure of the thyroid gland to produce sufficient thyroid hormones?
What is the term for the failure of the thyroid gland to produce sufficient thyroid hormones?
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is thyroidectomy.
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is thyroidectomy.
Hypothyroidism is characterized by a rapid growth rate in children.
Hypothyroidism is characterized by a rapid growth rate in children.
The presence of goiter is a symptom of secondary hypothyroidism.
The presence of goiter is a symptom of secondary hypothyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism is often caused by a thyroid-stimulating hormone deficiency.
Hyperthyroidism is often caused by a thyroid-stimulating hormone deficiency.
Tertiary hypothyroidism is caused by a failure of the thyroid gland.
Tertiary hypothyroidism is caused by a failure of the thyroid gland.
Myxedema is a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
Myxedema is a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
The ratio of female to male prevalence of Hashimoto's Disease is 10:1.
The ratio of female to male prevalence of Hashimoto's Disease is 10:1.
Graves' Disease is more common in men than in women.
Graves' Disease is more common in men than in women.
Levothyroxine is used to treat hyperthyroidism.
Levothyroxine is used to treat hyperthyroidism.
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