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Marty

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What is Hashimoto thyroiditis?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

__________ is an infection involving the fallopian tubes and adjacent pelvic organs.
 
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Answer to Question 1

The most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults, especially middle-aged women; thyroid autoantibodies are directed against the TSH receptors and activated lymphocytes directed at the thyroid attack the gland and destroy it; results in hypothyroidism in which T3 and T4 levels are reduced but with an increased level of TSH in the blood.

Answer to Question 2

Pelvic inflammatory disease



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