An Endocrinologist Is Examining a Patient Complaining of Weakness, Weight

question 89

Multiple Choice

An endocrinologist is examining a patient complaining of weakness, weight loss, and heat intolerance. The doctor also notes the patient's obvious exophthalmos. Given these symptoms, what is the most likely diagnosis?

• A) Hyposecretion of parathyroid hormone
• B) Hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone
• C) Hyposecretion of thyroid hormone
• D) Hypersecretion of thyroid hormone
• E) Hyposecretion of calcitonin

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