Bella Suffers from Hypotension and Bradycardia

question 32

Multiple Choice

Bella suffers from hypotension and bradycardia.She cannot endure cold temperatures,and her skin is very dry.She visits Dr.Solomon for a checkup.Upon examination,Dr.Solomon observes that Bella's face is round and puffy.After running a few tests,he discovers that there is a total absence of the thyroid hormones T₃ and T₄ in Bella's bloodstream.Based on the information provided in this scenario,with which of the following conditions is Dr.Solomon most likely to diagnose Bella?

• A) Cretinism
• B) Toxic nodular goiter
• C) Myxedema
• D) Agranulocytosis

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