mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #918

A patient presents with symptoms of hypothyroidism. Which physiological response is most directly related to the development of this condition?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #918

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient presents with symptoms of hypothyroidism. Which physiological response is most directly related to the development of this condition?

    • A) Decreased metabolic rate due to decreased thyroid hormone production
    • B) Increased metabolic rate due to increased thyroid hormone production
    • C) Decreased heart rate due to decreased sympathetic tone
    • D) Increased heart rate due to increased parasympathetic tone

    Answer: Decreased metabolic rate due to decreased thyroid hormone production

    Explanation: Decreased metabolic rate due to decreased thyroid hormone production is the most direct response to the development of hypothyroidism.