Which of the Following Hormonal Imbalances Causes Myxedema

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following hormonal imbalances causes myxedema?

• A)increased glucocorticoids
• B)decreased glucocorticoids
• C)deficit of ADH
• D)deficit of T3 and T4

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Definitions:

Superior Mesenteric Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to a large portion of the lower intestine, including the jejunum, ileum, and colon.

Left Gastric Artery

An artery that arises from the celiac trunk and supplies blood to the stomach's lesser curvature.

Splenic Artery

The artery that branches off the abdominal aorta to provide the spleen with oxygen-rich blood.

Hepatic Artery

A blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the liver.