Some Thyroid Disorders Are Characterized by an Increase in the Width

question 117

Multiple Choice

Some thyroid disorders are characterized by an increase in the width of the palpebral fissure. This would be an increase in the distance between the ________.

• A) eyebrows
• B) eyelashes
• C) eyelids
• D) eyes
• E) lacrimal glands

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Definitions:

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how one feels, thinks, and acts, leading to feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.

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Fatal

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