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Hyposecretion of thyroid hormone

Hyposecretion of thyroid hormone due to absence or incomplete development of the thyroid in early life causes cretinism, which is characterized by stunted growth and mental deficiency. [Pg.104]

Disorders of the thyroid gland are relatively common and can be due to either hyper-or hyposecretion of thyroid hormone. Hypersecretion is treated by surgery or with car-bamazepine or radioactive iodine. Hyposecretion is managed with thyroxine replacement therapy. [Pg.111]

Explain how it is possible for autoimmune disease to cause hyposecretion of thyroid hormone in one condition and hypersecretion in another. [Pg.113]

See other pages where Hyposecretion of thyroid hormone is mentioned: [Pg.113]    [Pg.257]    [Pg.113]    [Pg.257]    [Pg.37]   
See also in sourсe #XX -- [ Pg.104 , Pg.111 ]



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