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Overproduction of growth hormone in adults may result in:
 
  A) acromegaly.
  B) thyrotoxicosis.
  C) dwarfism.
  D) endemic goiter.

Question 2

An abnormally slow heartbeat is called:
 
  A) bradycardia.
  B) tachycardia.
  C) fibrillation.
  D) murmur.



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Thyrotoxicosis is caused by an acute oversecretion of thyroid hormones.
C) Dwarfism is not necessarily caused by any specific disease or disorder; it can simply be a naturally occurring consequence of a person's genetic makeup.
D) A deficiency of dietary iodine causes endemic goiter.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Tachycardia is an abnormally rapid heartbeat.
C) Fibrillation is a condition in which the heart quivers with a disorganized rhythm.
D) A murmur is an abnormal blowing sound heard when auscultating the heart.



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