hypothyroidism pathophysiology Flashcards
1
Q
hypothyroidism is when thyroid cells fail to produce sufficient levels of ______ hormones
A
fail to produce sufficient levels of thyroid hormones (multiple reasons)
2
Q
during hypothyroidism cellular regulation is _______
A
decreased
3
Q
myxedema coma is known as what type of crisis
A
hypothyroid crisis
4
Q
symptoms of hypothyroidism
A
facial swelling
lips; eyelids; and tongue characteristics
