SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISES, LESSON 2
1.
An imbalance in the body's metabolism caused by excessive production of the
thyroid hormone. (para 2-2a(1))
2.
You are correct if you listed any three of the following:
Enlarged thyroid gland.
Heat intolerance/unusual sweating.
Nervousness/weakness.
Overactivity plus irritability/fatigue.
Unexplained weight loss with increased appetite.
Exophthalmos, fixed stare, decreased visual accommodation.
(para 2-2a(2))
3.
Adult hypothyroidism, too little thyroxin.
(para 2-2b(1))
4.
You are correct if you listed any four of the following:
Fatigue.
Forgetfulness.
Sensitivity to cold.
Unexplained weight gain.
Constipation. (para 2-2b(2)(a))
5.
Adrenocortical.
(para 2-3a)
6.
You are correct if you listed any three of the following:
Weakness, fatigue, weight loss.
Swollen lymph nodes.
Conspicuous bronze coloration of light skin.
Dehydration, hypotension, small heart size.
Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Nervous and mental irritability.
Faintness after missing meals.
Decreased tolerance to cold.
Scant to absent armpit/pubic hair.
Absence of sweating.
Sever dental caries (cavities). (para 2-3a(2))
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