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lions [1.4K]
3 years ago
12

A rare life-threatening condition caused by exaggerated hyperthyroidism is called __________.

Biology
1 answer:
klemol [59]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

thyroid storm

Explanation:

It is a life-threatening condition characterized by severe clinical manifestations of thyrotoxicosis. Extreme hyperthyroidism can lead to heart failure, a condition called throtoxicosis.Over-secretion of thyroxine is often due to the presence of plasma proteins that stimulate thyroid activity, i.e., defective enzymatic reactions.Thyroid storm can lead to osteoporosis, heart failure and atrial fibrillation.

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