Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions.

-Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood
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.

-Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood
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

Myxedema is a term used to describe severe hypothyroidism that occurs in adulthood.

Answer: A
 Addison disease is a disorder caused by the adrenal glands not producing enough steroid hormones.

Answer: C
 Cretinism is a form of congenital hypothyroidism that occurs during fetal development.

Answer: D
 Cushing syndrome is a disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, a steroid hormone.

Answer: E
 Hyperparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid gland produces too much parathyroid hormone, leading to high levels of calcium in the blood.

Answer: F
 Hypoparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid gland produces too little parathyroid hormone, leading to low levels of calcium in the blood.

Answer: G
 Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.

Answer: I
 Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor that develops in the adrenal gland and produces excess adrenaline and other hormones.

Answer: J
 Thyroid carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops in the thyroid gland.

Match the Following Abnormal Pathologic Conditions with Their Descriptions