pathology in thyroid gland

Question 1

goiter

Answer 1

neck widens; means enlargement of thyroid gland

Question 2

hyperthyroidism

Answer 2

hyperactive thyroid glands

Question 3

graves disease

Answer 3

fast metabolism, increased heart rate, increased body temps

Question 4

exophthalmos

Answer 4

swelling of tissue behind the eyeball causing eye to be pushed forward

Question 5

hypothyroidism

Answer 5

inactive thyroid gland

Question 6

myxedema (myx- mucus, edema-puffy)

Answer 6

build up of mucus caused facial puffiness, skin to be dry

Question 7

thyroid carcinoma

Answer 7

thyroid gland cancer