KROK 1 2011 – Question 26 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathophysiology
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?
- A. Reduced production of thyroxin
- B. Increased production of thyroliberin
- C. Reduced production of parathormone
- D. Increased production of thyroxin
- E. Increased production of calcitonin
Hint
Ask which ion shortage raises neuromuscular excitability, and which structure lying close to the operated gland controls that ion.
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