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HudsonKB16

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following conditions results from hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in an adult?
 
  A) myxedema
  B) ketoacidosis
  C) tetany
  D) pheochromocytoma

Question 2

Which of the following surgical procedures would remove an abnormal passageway?
 
  A) diverticulectomy
  B) hemorrhoidectomy
  C) colectomy
  D) fistulectomy
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: Myxedema is caused by hyposecretion of the thyroid gland. Ketoacidosis is a result of insufficient insulin. Tetany is caused by hyposecretion of the parathyroid gland. Pheochromocytoma will cause a hypersecretion of the adrenal medulla.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A fistulectomy removes a fistula, an abnormal passageway. A diverticulectomy removes a diverticulum, an outpouching. A hemorrhoidectomy removes a hemorrhoid, a varicose vein. A colectomy removes the colon.


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