MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Hypothyroidism?
A
Thyroid produces too many hormones
B
Thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones
C
Thyroid doesn’t produce any hormones
D
Thyroid swells up
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypothyroidism is a common condition where the thyroid doesn’t create and release enough thyroid hormone into your bloodstream. This makes your metabolism slow down. Also called underactive thyroid, hypothyroidism can make you feel tired, gain weight and be unable to tolerate cold temperatures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Primary hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland makes too little thyroid hormone. Symptoms of hypothyroidism can include feeling cold, constipation, weight gain, slowed thinking, and decreased energy. Causes of primary hypothyroidism include: Autoimmune thyroid disease, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hypothyroidism means your thyroid gland is underactive. It isn’t making enough thyroid hormone. The most common cause is when your immune system starts to attack itself.

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