Acquired primary hypothyroidism occurs more often in which of the following groups or with which of the following conditions?
a. males
b. other autoimmune-mediated diseases such as type 1 diabetes or chromosomal abnormalities
c. pituitary or hypothalamic dysfunction
d. American Indians
B
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A Incorrect. Acquired primary hypothyroidism occurs in greater frequency among females.
B Correct. Acquired primary hypothyroidism occurs in greater frequency with other autoimmune-mediated diseases like type 1 diabetes or chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.
C Incorrect. Secondary or tertiary hypothyroidism is associated with pituitary or hypothalamic dysfunction.
D Incorrect. Acquired primary hypothyroidism is not especially related to American Indians.
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