Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Enlargement of extremities caused by excessive growth hormone after puberty
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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Acromegaly is the enlargement of extremities caused by excessive growth hormone after puberty.

Answer: B
 Addison disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to adrenal gland insufficiency.

Answer: C
 Cretinism is a congenital thyroid hormone deficiency that leads to stunted growth, intellectual disability, and other physical abnormalities.

Answer: D
 Cushing syndrome is a condition in which the body is exposed to high levels of cortisol for an extended period of time, leading to a variety of symptoms such as weight gain, muscle weakness, and diabetes.

Answer: E
 Diabetes insipidus is a condition in which the body is unable to properly regulate fluid balance, resulting in excessive urination and thirst.

Answer: F
 Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to either a lack of insulin production or an inability to properly use insulin.

Answer: G
 Exophthalmos refers to a bulging of the eyes, often associated with hyperthyroidism.

Answer: H
 A glucose tolerance test is a diagnostic tool used to assess how well the body is able to handle a standardized amount of glucose.

Answer: I
 Goiter is a swelling of the thyroid gland, often caused by iodine deficiency.

Answer: J
 Hirsutism is a condition in which there is excessive hair growth in women on areas that are typically male-patterned (such as the face or chest), often due to hormonal imbalances.

Answer: K
 Ketoacidosis is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body produces high levels of ketones (a type of acid) in response to insulin deficiency.

Answer: L
 Myxedema is a form of severe hypothyroidism that can result in a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weight gain, and depression.

Answer: M
 Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal gland that can cause excessive release of adrenaline and other stress hormones.

Answer: N
 Radioimmunoassay is a laboratory technique used to measure the concentration of a particular substance (such as a hormone) in the blood.

Answer: O
 Tetany is a condition in which there is involuntary muscle contraction due to low levels of calcium in the blood.

Answer: P
 Thyroid carcinoma is a type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland.

Answer: Q
 A thyroid scan is a diagnostic tool used to visualize the thyroid gland using radioactive iodine.

Answer: R
 Thyrotoxicosis is a condition in which there is excess thyroid hormone in the blood, leading to a variety of symptoms such as weight loss, palpitations, and tremors.

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