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What is a common symptom of Simmond's disease related to the thyroid gland?
What is a common symptom of Simmond's disease related to the thyroid gland?
- Thyroid hypertrophy
- Normal BMR
- Atrophy of the thyroid gland (correct)
- Decreased cholesterol levels
Which condition is associated with Simmond's disease?
Which condition is associated with Simmond's disease?
- Hypothyroidism
- Premature senility (correct)
- Hyperglycemia
- Increased muscular strength
Which hormone deficiency is characteristic of Simmond's disease?
Which hormone deficiency is characteristic of Simmond's disease?
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
- Growth hormone (GH) (correct)
- Insulin
What effect does Simmond's disease have on the adrenal cortex?
What effect does Simmond's disease have on the adrenal cortex?
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Why do individuals with Simmond's disease often experience hypogonadism after puberty?
Why do individuals with Simmond's disease often experience hypogonadism after puberty?
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