AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If your body produced too much thyrotropin, you would have an:
A
Overactive thyroid gland
B
Overactive thymus
C
Underactive thyroid gland
D
Underactive thymus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. This condition also is called overactive thyroid. Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body’s metabolism. That can cause many symptoms, such as weight loss, hand tremors, and rapid or irregular heartbeat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Graves’ disease is the most common cause of overactive thyroid. It can run in families and can occur at any age, although it is most common in women aged 20-40 years old. You are more likely to develop Graves’ disease if you smoke. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition.

Detailed explanation-3: -An overactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis, is where the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormones. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, just in front of the windpipe (trachea).

Detailed explanation-4: -Hyperthyroidism, also called overactive thyroid, is a condition where your thyroid makes and releases high levels of thyroid hormone. This condition can make your metabolism speed up. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include a rapid heartbeat, weight loss, increased appetite and anxiety.

Detailed explanation-5: -A high TSH level indicates that the body does not have enough thyroid hormone. A TSH level lower than normal indicates there is usually more than enough thyroid hormone in the body and may indicate hyperthyroidism.

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