A thyroid disorder in which an excess of thyroid hormone is produced, causing anxiety, insomnia, heat intolerance, weight loss, and tremors is known as ____.
A) hypothyroidism
B) goiters
C) cretinism
D) Graves' disease
E) Hashimoto's disease

Question

A thyroid disorder in which an excess of thyroid hormone is produced, causing anxiety, insomnia, heat intolerance, weight loss, and tremors is known as ____.
A) ​hypothyroidism
B) ​goiters
C) ​cretinism
D) ​Graves' disease
E) ​Hashimoto's disease

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Graves' disease is a condition in which there is an excess production of thyroid hormone, leading to symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, heat intolerance, weight loss, and tremors. Hypothyroidism (choice A) is a disorder in which there is insufficient production of thyroid hormone, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. Goiters (choice B) refer to an enlargement of the thyroid gland, which can be caused by various factors including iodine deficiency or thyroid disorders. Cretinism (choice C) is a condition that results from untreated congenital hypothyroidism, leading to intellectual disability and growth retardation. Hashimoto's disease (choice E) is an autoimmune disorder in which the thyroid gland is attacked by the immune system, leading to hypothyroidism.

A Thyroid Disorder in Which an Excess of Thyroid Hormone