Refers to underactivity of the thyroid gland which can slow body growth, alter brain development, delay puberty and cause edema, lethargy, weight gain, and low body temperature; treated with thyroxine pills.

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	hypothalamus
B	thyroxine
C	hyperthyroidism
D	hypothyroidism

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. An underactive thyroid gland can lead to weight gain, tiredness, and feeling cold constantly.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid disease, is a common disorder. With hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your hypothalamus releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), which triggers your pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which stimulates your thyroid to release T3 and T4.

Detailed explanation-4: -Congenital hypothyroidism is a partial or complete loss of function of the thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) that affects infants from birth (congenital).

Detailed explanation-5: -Thyroid hormones are essential for normal brain development. They influence neurogenesis, neuronal and glial cell differentiation and migration, synaptogenesis, and myelination.

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GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

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