NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

THYROID GLAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
*Hyperthyroidism is the overproduction of thyroid hormones by an overactive thyroid.
A
False
B
True
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Overactive thyroid (also known as hyperthyroidism) is a relatively common hormonal condition that occurs when there is too much thyroid hormone in the body. Excess levels of thyroid hormones can then speed up the body’s metabolism, triggering a range of symptoms, such as: nervousness and anxiety.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, is when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones to meet your body’s needs.

Detailed explanation-3: -If you have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), your thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormones. This results in high levels of the 2 main thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (also called T3) and thyroxine (also called T4) in your body.

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