ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
THYROID
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the newborn infant, characteristic signs and symptoms include tachycardia, irritability, poor weight gain, and prominent eyes. Goiter, when present, may be related to maternal antithyroid drug treatment as well as to the neonatal Graves’ disease itself. thrive, and developmental delay.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hyperthyroidism, or Graves disease in the newborn (neonatal Graves disease), is rare in newborns but is potentially fatal if not recognized and treated by a medical doctor who specializes in disorders of the endocrine glands in children (pediatric endocrinologist).
Detailed explanation-3: -If you have thyroid problems, you can still have a healthy pregnancy and protect your baby’s health by having regular thyroid function tests and taking any medicines that your doctor prescribes.