Endocrine System Signs and Symptoms (Thyroid Gland)

Question 1

Congenital condition in which lack of thyroid hormones may result in arrested physical and mental development; formerly called cretinism

Answer 1

Congenital Hypothyroidism

Question 2

Enlargement of the thyroid gland

Answer 2

Goiter

Question 3

Overactivity of the thyroid gland and can cause a crisis situation; symptoms include exophthalmos and goiter; a type of hyperthyroidism

Answer 3

Grave
’s Disease

Question 4

Chronic autoimmune form of thyroiditis; results in hyposecretion of thyroid hormones

Answer 4

Hashimoto
’s thyroiditis

Question 5

Hypersecretion of thyroid gland hormones

Answer 5

Hyperthyroidism

Question 6

Hyposecretion of thyroid gland hormones

Answer 6

Hypothyroidism

Question 7

Condition resulting from hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adult; symptoms can include swollen facial features, edematous skin, anemia, slow speech, drowsiness, and mental lethargy

Answer 7

Myxedema

Question 8

Condition resulting from marked overproduction of the thyroid gland, symptoms include rapid heart action, tremors, enlarged thyroid gland, exophthalmos, and weight loss

Answer 8

Thyrotoxicosis