Question

1. which disorder is an advanced form of hypothyroidism in adults that results from hypofunction of the thyroid gland, causing edema and high blood pressure?

giantism
myxedema
palsy
addison disease

Explanation:

Giantism is excess growth hormone in children; Palsy refers to muscle weakness/paralysis; Addison disease is adrenal insufficiency. Myxedema is specifically the advanced adult form of hypothyroidism with edema and hypertension due to thyroid hypofunction.

Answer:

Myxedema