Myxedema is the medical word for congenital hypothyroidism. Indicate whether the statement is ...

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segrsyd

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on: Jun 27, 2018

Myxedema is the medical word for congenital hypothyroidism.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Patients with both expressive and receptive aphasia are said to have global aphasia.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

jrpg123456

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: Myxedema is severe adult hypothyroidism. Cretinism is congenital hypothyroidism.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE

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