Hypothyroidism in adults produces a condition called _________ .

A) goiter
B) cretinism
C) acromegaly
D) pituitary dwarfism
E) myxedema


Answer: E) myxedema

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Which of the following statements regarding the diffusion of a nonpolar solute X across a cell membrane is correct?

A. At equilibrium, the net flux of X across the cell membrane is zero. B. Solute X will reach equilibrium, but the concentration will be much higher on the inside of the cell because of the smaller volume. C. Solute X will be unable to reach equilibrium because it is nonpolar. D. At equilibrium, X will cease moving across the cell membrane. E. At equilibrium, movement of X across the membrane will be much faster in one direction than in the other.

Anatomy & Physiology

Parathyroid hormone is released when blood calcium levels decrease. This is an example of control by ________ stimuli.

A. humoral B. neural C. visceral D. hormonal

Anatomy & Physiology

The preferred sectional imaging modality for combative or uncooperative patients is CT.  

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Anatomy & Physiology

The presence of ferromagnetic objects in the body or in the MRI scanning room can pose a safety hazard for those having an MRI.  

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Anatomy & Physiology