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M6 13-005
Exam 13: Hyper vs Hypo Thyroidism
Term | Definition |
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Basal Metabolic Rate | Hyperthyroidism: ↑ Hypothyroidism: ↓ |
Sensitivity to Catecholamines | Hyperthyroidism: ↑ Hypothyroidism: ↓ |
General Features | Hyperthyroidism: -Exopthalmos (in Graves disease) -Lid Lag -Accelerated growth. Hypothyroidism: -Myxedematous features. -Deep voice. Impaired growth (child) |
Blood Cholesterol Levels | Hyperthyroidism: ↓ Hypothyroidism: ↑ |
General Behavior | Hyperthyroidism: -Restlessness, irritability, anxiety. -Hyperkinesis. -Wakefulness. Hypothyroidism: -Mental Retardation (infant). -Mental & Physical sluggishness. -Somnolence. |
Cardiovascular Function | Hyperthyroidism: -↑ Cardiac Output -Tachycardia & Palpitation Hypothyroidism: -↓ cardiac Output -Bradycardia |
Gastrointestinal Function | Hyperthyroidism: -Diarrhea. -↑ appetite. Hypothyroidism: -Constipation. -↓ appetite. |
Respiratory Function | Hyperthyroidism: Dyspnea Hypothyroidism: Hypoventilation |
Muscle Tone and reflexes | Hyperthyroidism: ↑ w/ tremor and twitching. Hypothyroidism: ↓ |
Temperature tolerance | Hyperthyroidism: Heat intolerance. Hypothyroidism:Cold intolerance. |
Skin and hair | Hyperthyroidism: -↑ sweating. -Thin & silky skin and hair. Hypothyroidism: -↓ sweating. -Coarse & dry skin and hair. |
Weight | Hyperthyroidism: Loss Hypothyroidism: Gain |