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Chapter Assessment Lesson 8.3
Learning Key Terms and Concepts
Unusually tall height, along with enlargement of the hands, feet, and facial features, are common symptoms of _____.
A. acromegaly
B. Graves disease
C. hypothyroidism
D. goiter
Which of the following disorders is
not
associated with growth hormone imbalance?
A. acromegaly
B. diabetes
C. dwarfism
D. gigantism
When diagnosed at a young age, dwarfism is treated by _____.
A. removal of the thyroid gland
B. radiation therapy
C. administering supplemental growth hormones
D. administering iodine supplements
True or False?
The pituitary gland controls the metabolism of every living cell in the human body.
A. True
B. False
A goiter is caused by a lack of _____ in the diet.
A. sodium
B. iodine
C. iron
D. potassium
True or False?
A person suffering from hypothyroidism would most likely have a goiter.
A. True
B. False
Hypocalcemia, or low blood calcium levels, can cause _____.
A. diabetes
B. leukemia
C. elevated blood sugar levels
D. tetany
Which of the following is
not
a common symptom of Cushing's syndrome?
A. weight gain
B. moon-shaped face
C. enlarged thyroid
D. hypertension
Normal blood glucose levels fall in the range of 70 to _____ mg/dL.
A. 500
B. 105
C. 80
D. 135
Thinking Critically
A young woman is brought into a medical clinic by her husband. She complains of hyperactivity and weight loss. She also appears to be mentally sluggish and has difficulty concentrating when questioned by a nurse. There is a slight swelling in the anterior of her neck. Which condition do you suspect? What are some possible causes and treatment options?
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