Deficiency of Iodine in the Diet Results in a Goiter

question 53

Multiple Choice

Deficiency of iodine in the diet results in a goiter (an enlarged thyroid gland) .Which of the following statements offers the best explanation for this phenomenon?

• A)The thyroid enlarges so that it can secrete more thyroid hormones to compensate for the lack of iodine
• B)Decreased plasma iodine levels are detected by the hypothalamus, which stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete more thyroid stimulating hormone
• C)Without iodine, the thyroid gland cannot produce thyroid hormones.Thyroid hormones normally act as a negative-feedback signal for the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.Loss of this signal results in excessive secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone
• D)All of the choices are correct
• E)None of the choices are correct

Identify different cognitive and behavioral therapies and their target issues.

Analyze the role of cognitive distortions in psychological distress and their rectification through therapy.

Grasp the concept of reinforcement and its application in therapy, such as token economies.

Distinguish between various therapy approaches (e.g., cognitive, behavior, person-centered), their methods, and their objectives.

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Definitions:

Unacceptable Thought

A notion or idea that is denied or repressed because it is distressing or socially unacceptable, often discussed in psychoanalytic contexts.

Sense of Control

The belief or perception that one has the power to influence events and outcomes in their life.

Painful Experience

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.

Dangerous to Humans

Referring to substances, actions, or organisms that pose a risk of harm or injury to human beings.