Terri Shows Inactivity, Sleepiness, Slowness, and Has Gained Weight

question 582

Multiple Choice

Terri shows inactivity, sleepiness, slowness, and has gained weight. A problem was found in her endocrine system. She most likely has a(n)

• A)overactive thyroid gland.
• B)underactive thyroid gland.
• C)adrenal gland virilism.
• D)complication of anabolic steroids.

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