Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2009
A 46-year-old patient suffering from the diffuse toxic goiter underwent resection of the thyroid gland. After the surgery the patient presents with appetite loss, dyspepsia, increased neuromuscular excitement. The body weight remained unchanged. Body temperature is normal. Which of the following has caused such a condition in this patient?
Answer options
- Reduced production of parathormone
- Increased production of thyroliberin
- Increased production of calcitonin
- Reduced production of thyroxin
- Increased production of thyroxin
Correct answer
Reduced production of parathormone
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