Which Disorder Is Associated with a Low Level of Parathyroid

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which disorder is associated with a low level of parathyroid hormone?

• A) tetany
• B) osteoporosis
• C) myxedema
• D) exophthalmic goiter
• E) simple goiter

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Definitions:

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Human Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system.

Neuron

A specialized cell of the nervous system that transmits signals electrically and chemically throughout the body.