PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following conditions results from hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in an adult?
A
myxedema
B
ketoacidosis
C
tetany
D
pheochromocytoma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland is not producing enough of these hormones. Primary hypothyroidism affects the whole body and may cause a variety of symptoms. Having too little thyroid hormone can affect the whole body. The body’s normal rate of functioning slows, causing mental and physical sluggishness.

Detailed explanation-2: -Myxoedema or Gull’s disease is caused by deficiency (hyposecretion) of thyroid hormone in adults.

Detailed explanation-3: -Myxedema is another term for severely advanced hypothyroidism. It’s a condition that occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a small gland that sits right at the front of your neck. It releases hormones that help your body regulate energy and control a wide variety of functions.

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