Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
Did you know?
There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
Did you know?
There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
Did you know?
Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.
Did you know?
On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
Three types of reversible inhibition
Types of Neuroglia
Types of forceps.
Six types of synovial joints.
Types of ecosystem service vs. total global value per year
