Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 6SQ

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?

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