Hyperthyroidism

question 17

Multiple Choice

Hyperthyroidism

• A) is caused by iodine deficiency.
• B) can cause elevated heart rate.
• C) leads to weight gain.
• D) is not a problem clinically.
• E) is caused by removal of the thyroid.

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Definitions:

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major energy source for the body.

Denature Enzymes

The process by which enzymes lose their functional shape and, therefore, their activity, often due to changes in temperature or pH.

Optimum Temperature

The temperature at which a particular enzyme or metabolic process achieves its highest rate of activity.

Pancreatic Amylase

An enzyme produced by the pancreas that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking them down into simple sugars.