After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, Kaela had her thyroid removed. The effects of this are likely to include
A) an inability to regulate her endocrine system.
B) changes in metabolism.
C) difficulty breaking down sugar.
D) an inability to trigger the fight-or-flight response.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The thyroid plays an important role in regulating metabolism, so having it removed could lead to changes in metabolism. While there may be some impact on endocrine system regulation, it is not necessarily a complete inability. Difficulty breaking down sugar and an inability to trigger the fight-or-flight response are not directly related to the thyroid gland.

After Being Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer, Kaela Had Her Thyroid