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Concept introduction: The endocrine system is the chemical signaling system which uses blood vessels as information channels. Hormones are the chemical messenger which is secreted by the endocrine system. Hormones regulate the various functions of the body which is secreted directly into the blood circulatory system.

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Correct answer:Liothyronine endocrine medicine treats hypothyroidism. Hence, option c. is the correct answer.”

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Reason for correct answer:

Hypothyroidism is a disorder due to the decreases secretion of thyroid hormone. Liothyronine is the endocrine medicine to treat hypothyroidism. It is the synthetic form of triiodothyronine. Hence, option c. is the correct answer.

Reason for incorrect answer:

Option a. is given as, “prednisone”. It is the glucocorticoid drug that is not used to treat hypothyroidism. Hence, option a. is incorrect.

Option b. is given as, “prophylthiouracil”. It is the drug to treat hyperthyroidism not used to treat hypothyroidism. Hence, option b. is incorrect.

Hence, the options a. and b. are incorrect answers.

Conclusion

Liothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism.

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