Question

select the correct answer.
marrisa is experiencing symptoms such as sweating, weight loss, and nervousness. after carrying out diagnostic tests, marrisas doctor confirms excessive production of thyroid - stimulating hormone. what disorder is marissa suffering from?
a. goiter
b. hyperthyroidism
c. hypothyroidism
d. hyperparathyroidism

Explanation:

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. Symptoms include sweating, weight loss, and nervousness. Excessive thyroid - stimulating hormone (which stimulates the thyroid gland) can lead to hyperthyroidism. A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland (not directly related to the symptoms and hormone level described here in terms of the core disorder). Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid produces too little hormone (opposite symptoms like weight gain, fatigue). Hyperparathyroidism is related to parathyroid hormone (affects calcium metabolism, not the symptoms of sweating, weight loss, nervousness related to thyroid - hormone - excess).

Answer:

B. hyperthyroidism