Susan ran a beef slaughterhouse. At the end of a very long day in which many cattle were processed, she found that there were several pounds of thyroid gland, unsalable as such. Therefore, she ordered the glands be ground into hamburger meat
If someone were to buy, cook, and eat all of that thyroid-burger, what serious outcome would you predict for that customer?
The customer would most likely develop hyperthyroidism with accompanying rapid heart rate, increased metabolic rate, sweating, weight loss, and nervous behavior. The customer may also exhibit exophthalmos. Note: This is based on an actual case.
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