Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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     What is the significance of the slight swelling (called a goiter) in Krista's neck?    
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         It is a sign that her thyroid gland is overactive.        
         It is unrelated to her condition.        
         Her thyroid gland is producing but not secreting excessive amounts of thyroid hormone.        
         The auto-antibodies of Graves' disease have caused inflammation of her thyroid gland.        
 Under normal conditions, increased levels of thyroid hormone in the blood will cause _______.    
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         no change in TSH levels        
         an increase in thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)        
         an increase in TSH levels        
         a decrease in TSH levels        
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