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Patients with hyperparathyroidism may be prone to fractures.

Hyperparathyroidism increases breakdown of bone and excessive reabsorption of calcium into the blood (hypercalcemia).

Patients with hyperparathyroidism may be prone to fractures.

Rapid heartbeat and palpitations, increased metabolism, weight loss, nervousness, excitability, profuse perspiration, excessive thirst, muscular weakness, exophthalmos, and the presence of a goiter are symptoms and signs of

An inflammation of the thin, transparent membrane covering the visible portion of the sclera and lining the inside of the eyelids results in

Rapid heartbeat and palpitations, increased metabolism, weight loss, nervousness, excitability, profuse perspiration, excessive thirst, muscular weakness, exophthalmos, and the presence of a goiter are symptoms and signs of

Addison’s disease is partial or complete failure of adrenocortical function.

The master gland of the endocrine system is

A chronic disease of the immune system that attacks the thyroid gland and causes a goiter is called

Hypersecretion of hGH that causes overgrowth of the hands and feet, abnormal thickening of the bones of the face, and excessive overgrowth of soft tissue, occurring after puberty, is called