A Patient Who Has Had Both Her Thyroid and Parathyroid

question 86

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had both her thyroid and parathyroid glands removed would most likely have difficulty with which one of the following?

• A) Producing hormones that govern sex characteristics
• B) Maintaining strong and healthy bones
• C) Regulating blood sugar
• D) Maintaining an adequate blood pressure

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