Chapter 16, Problem 5ACQ

Figure 16.14 Goiter, a disease caused by iodine deficiency, results in the inability of the thyroid gland to form ${\text{T}}_3$ and ${\text{T}}_4$ . The body typically attempts to compensate by producing greater amounts of TSH. Which of the following symptoms would you expect goiter to cause?

a. Hypothyroidism, resulting in weight gain, cold sensitivity, and reduced mental activity.

b. Hyperthyroidism, resulting in weight loss, profuse sweating and increased heart rate.

C. Hyperthyroidism, resulting in weight gain, cold sensitivity, and reduced mental activity.

d. Hypothyroidism, resulting in weight loss, profuse sweating and increased heart rate.