Which of the Following Diseases Is Associated with the Long-Term

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diseases is associated with the long-term use of thyroxine in postmenopausal women?

• A) Osteosclerosis
• B) Agranulocytosis
• C) Cretinism
• D) Osteoporosis

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Definitions:

Sacrum

A triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed by the fusion of several vertebrae and connecting the spine to the pelvis.

Atlantoaxial Joint

A joint between the first and second cervical vertebrae of the spine, allowing for head rotation.

Neurologist

A Neurologist is a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders related to the nervous system, including brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain, downward through the vertebral column, facilitating communication between the brain and the body.