Epithelium That Is Primarily Secretory in Function Would Most Likely

question 181

Multiple Choice

Epithelium that is primarily secretory in function would most likely be

• A) simple squamous.
• B) stratified squamous.
• C) keratinized columnar.
• D) transitional.
• E) simple cuboidal.

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Definitions:

Myxedema

A severe form of hypothyroidism characterized by extreme thyroid hormone deficiency, leading to symptoms such as cold intolerance, fatigue, weight gain, and skin thickening.

Cachexia

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Graves Disease

An autoimmune disorder that results in overactivity of the thyroid gland, causing hyperthyroidism.

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