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crobinson2013

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which type of thyroiditis is an immune disorder?
 
  A) Hashimoto's
  B) Cushing's
  C) Addison's
  D) Langerhans

Question 2

Liposuction is also known as suction-assisted lipectomy.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


AngeliqueG

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland.
B) Cushing's disease affects the adrenal cortex, not the thyroid gland.
C) Addison's disease affects the adrenal cortex, not the thyroid gland.
D) Langerhans refers to the islets in the pancreas, not a disease.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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