18
QuizMultiple Choice

Growth, Development, and Sexual Health — Test

Question 18 • Contemporary Health

Which is a common symptom that results from an overactive thyroid gland?

Answer
A
hair growth
B
low insulin levels
C
onset of diabetes
D
weight loss

Explanation

An overactive thyroid releases excess thyroid hormones, which speed up the body's metabolism. This can cause a person to burn more energy than usual and lose weight, even if their appetite is normal or increased. Therefore, the common symptom is weight loss.

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