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What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults?
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults?
- Congenital failure of thyroid gland
- Radiation therapy
- Thyroidectomy
- Hashimoto's Disease (Thyroiditis) (correct)
What is the prevalence of hypothyroidism in females compared to males?
What is the prevalence of hypothyroidism in females compared to males?
- 10:1
- 5:1 (correct)
- 3:1
- 2:1
What is the effect of increased TSH on the thyroid gland?
What is the effect of increased TSH on the thyroid gland?
- No change
- Enlargement (correct)
- Reduction in size
- Gland destruction
What is the primary indication of hypothyroidism in children?
What is the primary indication of hypothyroidism in children?
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by pituitary gland failure?
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by pituitary gland failure?
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by hypothalamic failure?
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by hypothalamic failure?
What is the term for the hard, non-pitting edema that occurs in myxedema?
What is the term for the hard, non-pitting edema that occurs in myxedema?
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism (Thyrotoxicosis)?
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism (Thyrotoxicosis)?
What is the term for the excess production of cortisol?
What is the term for the excess production of cortisol?
What is the term for the destruction of the adrenal cortex?
What is the term for the destruction of the adrenal cortex?
What is the term for the deficiency of cortisol?
What is the term for the deficiency of cortisol?
What is the term for the excess production of thyroid hormones?
What is the term for the excess production of thyroid hormones?
What is the term for the deficiency of thyroid hormones?
What is the term for the deficiency of thyroid hormones?
What is the term for the autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism?
What is the term for the autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism?
What is the term for the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome?
What is the term for the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome?
What is the term for the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
What is the term for the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
What percentage of Americans have been diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus?
What percentage of Americans have been diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the leading cause of blindness in adults aged 20 to 74 years?
What is the leading cause of blindness in adults aged 20 to 74 years?
What is the primary function of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
What is the primary function of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
What is the cut-off value for a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus based on a 2-hour plasma glucose level?
What is the cut-off value for a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus based on a 2-hour plasma glucose level?
What is the percentage of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus patients with an immune-mediated etiology?
What is the percentage of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus patients with an immune-mediated etiology?
What is the diagnostic criterion for Metabolic Syndrome?
What is the diagnostic criterion for Metabolic Syndrome?
