Which Endocrine Hypofunction Disorder Does NOT Result from Too Little

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which endocrine hypofunction disorder does NOT result from too little hormone activity?

• A) lack of target cell receptors
• B) hyposecretion
• C) reduced plasma protein binding
• D) increased removal from blood

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Definitions:

Normal Saline

A sterile solution of sodium chloride in water, commonly used in medical settings for a variety of purposes, including hydration and wound cleaning.

Metabolic Acidosis

A disturbance in the body's acid-base balance resulting in a lower than normal blood pH due to increased acid or decreased bicarbonate.

Cheyne-Stokes

A pattern of breathing characterized by progressively deeper and sometimes faster breathing, followed by a gradual decrease that results in a temporary stop in breathing, commonly seen in heart failure and brain injuries.

Kussmaul's

Refers to Kussmaul breathing, a type of hyperventilation characterized by deep and labored breathing, often seen in cases of severe metabolic acidosis.