PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Involves an overactive thyroid gland and hypersecretion of thyroid hormone and can create hyperactivity, nervousness, agitation, and weight loss.
A
hypothalamus
B
hypothyroidism
C
hyperthyroidism
D
thyroxine
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 an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism).

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