Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood produces this condition
A)acromegaly
B)Addison disease
C)cretinism
D)Cushing syndrome
E)diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis

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Myxedema is a condition that occurs due to severe and untreated hypothyroidism in adulthood.

Answer: G
 Exophthalmos or bulging of the eyes is a classic symptom of Graves' disease, which is a form of thyrotoxicosis.

Answer: I
 Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, which can be caused by hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.

Answer: H
 The glucose tolerance test is a diagnostic test for diabetes mellitus, which involves measuring the body's response to a glucose load.

Answer: F
 Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to properly regulate blood glucose levels.

Answer: K
 Ketoacidosis is a potentially life-threatening complication of uncontrolled diabetes, in which the body produces high levels of ketones.

Answer: N
 Radioimmunoassay is a laboratory technique used to measure hormone levels in the body, including thyroid hormones.

Answer: Q
 A thyroid scan is a diagnostic imaging test used to evaluate the structure and function of the thyroid gland.

Answer: R
 Thyrotoxicosis is a condition characterized by high levels of thyroid hormone in the blood, which can cause a variety of symptoms including weight loss, tremors, and palpitations.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings