Terri shows inactivity, sleepiness, slowness, and has gained weight.A problem was found in her endocrine system.She would most likely have a(n)
A)overactive thyroid gland.
B)underactive thyroid gland.
C)adrenal gland virilism.
D)complication of anabolic steroids.

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Terri is showing symptoms of hypothyroidism, which is caused by an underactive thyroid gland. This can lead to a slowdown in metabolism, causing weight gain, inactivity, sleepiness, and slowness. Adrenal gland virilism and complications of anabolic steroids would present with different symptoms. An overactive thyroid gland would cause symptoms such as weight loss, hyperactivity, and insomnia.

Terri Shows Inactivity, Sleepiness, Slowness, and Has Gained Weight