The Most Common Cause of Hyperparathyroidism Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

The most common cause of hyperparathyroidism is:

• A) Pituitary adenoma
• B) Parathyroid adenoma
• C) Parathyroid hyperplasia
• D) Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid
• E) Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome

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Definitions:

Arousal Level

Arousal level refers to the state of being awake and reactive to stimuli, involving physiological and psychological mechanisms that can vary from low to high intensity.

Display Rule

Cultural norms that dictate how and when emotions should be expressed in social situations.

Hedonic Treadmill

The theory suggesting that people tend to maintain a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.

Set Point

The weight maintained when the individual makes no effort to gain or lose weight.