Why would a cat with hyperthyroidism as well as blood calcium imbalances benefit from treatment with radioactive iodine in place of surgical thyroidectomy?
A) Need to spare the parathyroid glands
B) This is obviously an old cat, which would not be suitable for a major surgery
C) Thyroidectomy isn't 100% curative for hyperthyroidism
D) Radioactive iodine can be given at home by the pet's owners
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A)exhibit non-cycling behavior
Q17: Thyrotoxicosis is another name for
A)hypothyroidism.
B)hyperthryoidism.
C)euthryoidism.
D)thyroplastic anemia.
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Q19: With regards to thyroid hormone, which is
Q20: Hypothyroidism as result of decreased iodine ingestion
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Q23: What is the euthyroid state?
A)Abnormal thyroid levels
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Q25: Concerning the cascade responsible for the production
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