When You Visit Your 85-Year-Old Grandmother, You Always Wonder Why

question 39

Essay

When you visit your 85-year-old grandmother, you always wonder why she keeps the temperature of her apartment so high. You sweat the entire time you are there while she wears a sweater. In addition, you notice that she seems to have no energy and never wants to go out with you. You know that it is not because she is not getting enough food because she seems to be gaining weight. What is the likely endocrinological problem that she has? Explain why each symptom is occurring, relative to the hormone that is related to the disorder.

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