Question 102 (part 2) · LDEK · Impacted teeth

Indicate hormone disorders that may cause delayed teeth eruption:

1) hypoparathyroidism;
2) hyperthyroidism;
3) hypofunction of pituitary gland;
4) hypofunction of adrenal glands;
5) hypothyroidism.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 2,5.
  3. C. 1,4,5.
  4. D. 1,3,5.
  5. E. 2,4.
Hint

Delayed eruption follows deficiencies of hormones that drive growth and bone metabolism; an excess of a metabolic hormone tends to accelerate it.

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