Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions.

-Cancer of the thyroid gland (papillary and follicular are types)
A)Addison disease
B)adrenal virilism
C)cretinism
D)Cushing syndrome
E)hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma

Question

Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions.

-Cancer of the thyroid gland (papillary and follicular are types)
A)Addison disease
B)adrenal virilism
C)cretinism
D)Cushing syndrome
E)hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Thyroid carcinoma is cancer of the thyroid gland.

Answer: G
 Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid gland.

Answer: A
 Addison disease is a condition where the adrenal glands produce too little cortisol and aldosterone.

Answer: D
 Cushing syndrome is a condition caused by excessive cortisol production.

Answer: E
 Hyperparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone.

Answer: F
 Hypoparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid glands produce too little parathyroid hormone.

Answer: H
 Myxedema is a severe form of hypothyroidism.

Answer: I
 Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal gland that can cause excess production of adrenaline.

Answer: B
 Adrenal virilism is a condition where the adrenal glands produce too much testosterone.

Answer: C
 Cretinism is a congenital form of hypothyroidism, often due to iodine deficiency during fetal development.

Match the Following Abnormal Pathologic Conditions with Their Descriptions