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Endocrine System Career Specialties — Unit test

Question 6 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science Concepts - PE361

Which two disorders occur when the thyroid does not properly regulate body temperature?

Answer
A
hypothermia and hypothyroidism
B
hypothermia and hyperthermia
C
hyperthermia and hyperthyroidism
D
hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

Explanation

The thyroid helps regulate metabolism, which affects body temperature. When it produces too little or too much thyroid hormone, the resulting disorders are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Hypothermia and hyperthermia are abnormal body-temperature conditions, not thyroid disorders.

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