Why Would a Cat with Hyperthyroidism as Well as Blood

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why would a cat with hyperthyroidism as well as blood calcium imbalances benefit from treatment with radioactive iodine in place of surgical thyroidectomy?

• A)Need to spare the parathyroid glands
• B)This is obviously an old cat, which would not be suitable for a major surgery
• C)Thyroidectomy isn't 100% curative for hyperthyroidism
• D)Radioactive iodine can be given at home by the pet's owners

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Definitions:

Testes

The male reproductive glands where sperm and male sex hormones (such as testosterone) are produced.

Cryptorchidism

A condition where one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum before birth.

Premature

Occurring or done before the usual or expected time, often referring to actions or events that happen earlier than anticipated.

Scrotum

A pouch of skin containing the testicles and part of the spermatic cord, providing a cooler environment essential for sperm production.