Question 19 (3 points) Listen Which of the following may cause a goiter? Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Lack of iodine in the diet Pheochromocytoma
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A patient comes to a local health clinic with a large swelling in the neck that appears to be goiter. As the physician is taking the patient's history, the patient mentions not using iodized salt. The patient is overweight and has a slow metabolism. Does this patient have hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism? How is this problem related to the lack of iodine in the diet?
59) Natalie is lethargic, has poor tolerance to cold, and the amount of thyroid hormone in her body is low even though the level of TSH is high. Natalie has a goiter. Which of these diagnoses is the most likely for Natalie's condition? A) defective thyroid hormone receptors in the body cells B) insufficient iodine in the diet C) defective receptors for thyroid hormone control by the anterior pituitary D) too much iodine in the diet
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