When the Thyroid Gland Is the Source of Excessive Thyroid

question 1

Multiple Choice

When the thyroid gland is the source of excessive thyroid hormone, is diffusely large, and is homogenously active, it is characteristic of

• A)Graves' disease.
• B)Plummer's disease.
• C)multinodular goiter.
• D)thyroid cancer.

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Definitions:

Inner Conflicts

Psychological struggles within oneself, often arising from opposing desires, beliefs, or impulses.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A comprehensive theory of personality development, psychopathology, and human behavior, emphasizing unconscious motives and conflicts, originating from Sigmund Freud’s work.

Immature Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety and to manage emotional conflict and stress.

Oral Stage

A stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, occurring in the first year of life, where pleasure is centered on oral activities such as feeding and sucking.