EXERCISES, LESSON 2
INSTRUCTIONS. The following exercises are to be answered by writing the answer in
the space provided. After you have completed all the exercises, turn to the solution at
the end of the exercises and check your answers.
1.
What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is ____________________________
________________________________________________________________
2.
List three signs/symptoms of hyper-thyroidism.
a. _____________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________
c.
_____________________________________________________________
3.
Myxedema, also referred to as ________________________, is caused when
the thyroid gland produces ________________________________.
4.
List four early signs/symptoms of myxedema.
a. _____________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________
c.
_____________________________________________________________
d. _____________________________________________________________
5.
Addison's disease results when the adrenal gland does not produce enough
__________________________ hormones.
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