Author Question: Myxedema is the medical word for congenital hypothyroidism. Indicate whether the statement is ... (Read 78 times)

segrsyd

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 530
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

Did you know?

Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.

Did you know?

It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Did you know?

To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library