Thyroid Hormone Insufficiency in Infancy Results in Which of the Following

question 16

Multiple Choice

Thyroid hormone insufficiency in infancy results in which of the following?

• A) Addison's disease
• B) goiter
• C) Cushing disease
• D) acromegaly
• E) cretinism

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Definitions:

Intraductal Carcinoma

A type of breast cancer that starts in the milk ducts and has not invaded nearby tissue, also often referred to as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

Breast

A tissue overlying the chest muscles in humans and other mammals, containing mammary glands which produce milk to feed infants.

Principal Diagnosis

The primary condition diagnosed after study, which is chiefly responsible for a patient's hospital stay.

Chemotherapy

The use of chemical substances, especially drugs, to treat diseases, especially cancer by killing or stopping the growth of cancerous cells.