ch 21 objective 4 ON FINAL
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 hypothyroidism | a deficient production of TH by the thyroid gland. Primary causes are congenital defects, loss of thyroid tissue, defective hormone synthesis from antithyroid antibodies of iodine deficiency. secondary causes....insufficient pituitary stimulation of the gland and peripheral resistance to TH. |
| Manifestations of hypothyroiditis | affects all body systems, closely related to the amount of TH deficiency. insidious onset over monts or years. decreased energy metabolism and heat production. low basal metabolic rate, cold intolerance, lethargy, tiredness, and slightly lowered basal body temp. |
| hyperthyroidism | a form of thyrotoxicosis in which excess TH is secreted by the thyroid gland. therapy used to control the elevated levels of TH include drug therapy, radioactive iodine therapy and surgery. |
| manifestations of hyperthyroidism | table 21-1 pg 693 |
| manifestaions of hypothyroidism | table 21-1 pg 696 |
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