Andrew's friends have noticed that lately he sleeps constantly but is always tired and complains of feeling too hot or too cold. Although Andrew had formerly been very athletic, lately his muscle tone has been greatly reduced. The source of Andrew's problem is probably an ________ gland.
A) underactive thyroid
B) overactive thyroid
C) overactive pituitary
D) underactive pituitary

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Andrew's symptoms suggest that he may have an underactive thyroid gland, which can cause fatigue, sensitivity to temperature, and muscle weakness. An overactive thyroid gland would lead to symptoms such as weight loss, nervousness or increased sweating, which are not mentioned in the scenario. An overactive pituitary gland would result in excessive hormone production, leading to symptoms such as acromegaly or gigantism, which are also not present in Andrew's case. An underactive pituitary gland would result in inadequate hormone production, leading to symptoms such as growth retardation or sexual dysfunction, which are also not described in the scenario.

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