List the Major Health Consequences That Arise as Our DNA

question 30

Essay

List the major health consequences that arise as our DNA damage response and DNA repair systems become defective.

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Definitions:

Thyroidectomy

A surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating heart rate, body temperature, and metabolism.

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from an excess of growth hormone after the growth plates have closed, leading to enlarged bones in the hands, feet, and face.

Cretinism

A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.