Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Extreme hypothyroidism during infancy and childhood 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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Cretinism is a condition of severe hypothyroidism during infancy and childhood that leads to physical and mental developmental delays.

Answer: I
 Goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland, often caused by a lack of iodine in the diet.

Answer: L
 Myxedema is a severe form of hypothyroidism that occurs in adults, causing dry skin, hair loss, weight gain, and sluggishness.

Answer: P
 Thyroid carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the thyroid gland.

Answer: Q
 A thyroid scan is an imaging test that uses radioactive iodine to produce pictures of the thyroid gland and detect any abnormalities.

Answer: R
 Thyrotoxicosis is a condition of excessive thyroid hormone production, which can cause symptoms such as weight loss, increased heart rate, and tremors.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings