PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
People with enlarged thyroid glands develop a condition called “goiter". This is often visible as:
A
a growth on the forehead
B
a lump in the neck
C
a swelling in the abdomen
D
pimples on the back
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A goiter may be an overall enlargement of the thyroid, or it may be the result of irregular cell growth that forms one or more lumps (nodules) in the thyroid. A goiter may be associated with no change in thyroid function or with an increase or decrease in thyroid hormones.

Detailed explanation-2: -A lump in the front of your neck, just below your Adam’s apple. A feeling of tightness in your throat area. Hoarseness (scratchy voice). Neck vein swelling. Dizziness when you raise your arms above your head. 05-Jun-2022

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