16. Ms. Jones had a thyroidectomy performed to treat thyroid carcinoma. Which of

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16. Ms. Jones had a thyroidectomy performed to treat thyroid carcinoma. Which of the following hormones would be affected? a. tetraiodothyronine b. thyrocalcitonin c. triiodothyronine d. All of the above 17. A female patient was diagnosed with adrenal carcinoma. Which of the following signs/symptoms may be observed? a. amenorrhea b. hirsutism c. acne d. All of the above may apply . Which 18. Destruction of the hypophysis may be the etiology panhypopituitarism hormone would be directly affected? a. thyroxine b. norepinephrine c. somatotropin d. estrogen 19. A patient reports difficulty sleeping? His PCP recommends the patient take melatonin PRN. Which endocrine gland is an endogenous source for melatonin? a. pituitary gland b. adrenal cortex c. adrenal medulla d. pancreas e. pineal gland

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Ans 16 : d) all of the above

Thyroidectomy is a surgery that is intended to remove complete or a part of the thyroid gland , if it is affected by cancer. Since all the hoemones mentioned here are synthesised by the thyroid gland, they will all be affected if the gland is removed.

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