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What causes exophthalmos in this condition?
What causes exophthalmos in this condition?
- Protein catabolism
- Swelling of retro-orbital tissues (correct)
- Increased metabolic rate
- Degeneration in extraocular muscles
What effect does the increased metabolic rate have on the skin?
What effect does the increased metabolic rate have on the skin?
- Becomes pale and cool
- Becomes dry and flaky
- Becomes red and warm (correct)
- Becomes itchy and irritated
What impact does this condition have on the cardiovascular system?
What impact does this condition have on the cardiovascular system?
- Increased cardiac output and tachycardia (correct)
- Decreased cardiac output and bradycardia
- Increased blood pressure and hypertension
- No effect on the cardiovascular system
What is the cause of exophthalmos in this condition?
What is the cause of exophthalmos in this condition?
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What effect does the increased metabolic rate have on skin in this condition?
What effect does the increased metabolic rate have on skin in this condition?
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What causes muscle weakness in this condition?
What causes muscle weakness in this condition?
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