Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Radioactive compound is given and localizes in the thyroid gland
A)acromegaly
B)Addison disease
C)cretinism
D)Cushing syndrome
E)diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis

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A thyroid scan involves giving a radioactive compound that localizes in the thyroid gland to help visualize the gland and diagnose conditions such as goiter and thyroid carcinoma.

Answer: P
 Thyroid carcinoma is a type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland.

Answer: N
 Radioimmunoassay is a laboratory technique used to measure the levels of hormones or other substances in the blood, including thyroid hormones.

Answer: I
 Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland due to iodine deficiency or other causes.

Answer: R
 Thyrotoxicosis is a condition in which there is too much thyroid hormone in the body, leading to symptoms such as weight loss, tremors, and rapid heartbeat.

Answer: G
 Exophthalmos is a bulging of the eyes due to thyroid eye disease, a complication of hyperthyroidism.

Answer: L
 Myxedema is a condition caused by hypothyroidism, in which the body retains fluid and tissues become swollen.

Answer: B
 Addison disease is a rare condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, and low blood pressure.

Answer: F
 Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which there is high blood sugar due to problems with insulin production or use.

Answer: K
 Ketoacidosis is a life-threatening complication of diabetes, in which the body produces high levels of blood ketones that can lead to acidosis.

Answer: A
 Acromegaly is a condition caused by overproduction of growth hormone, leading to enlargement of the bones in the face, hands, and feet.

Answer: M
 Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal gland that can cause high blood pressure, headache, and sweating.

Answer: J
 Hirsutism is a condition in which there is excessive hair growth in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.

Answer: E
 Diabetes insipidus is a condition in which the kidneys cannot properly regulate the fluid balance in the body, leading to excessive urination and thirst.

Answer: H
 A glucose tolerance test is a diagnostic test used to measure how the body processes glucose, and is often used to diagnose diabetes.

Answer: O
 Tetany is a condition in which the muscles become excessively tense and can spasm or cramp, often due to low calcium levels.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings