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What is the largest endocrine gland? Thyroid
During pregnancy, what causes the Increased renal clearance of iodine
thyroid gland to enlarge?
During pregnancy, what are the Chloasma
brown patches that appear around
the forehead and cheeks?
What are the sutures of the skull? Sagittal
Coronal
Lambdoidal
When does the anterior fontanel 24 months
close?
When does the posterior fontanel 2 months
close?
When does the thyroid become In older adults
more fibrotic?
, If you have nasal discharge with a a skull fracture
severe headache what might it be
indicative of?
What are some precipitating factors -fever
of headaches? -fatigue
-stress
-Food additives
-fasting
-alcohol
-allergies
-menses
-sex
-contraceptives
-caffeine
What are some things that may be -Change in temperature preferences
indicative of thyroid problems? -neck swelling
-change in texture of hair, skin, nails
-increased skin pigmentation
-change in emotional stability
-tachycardia
-change in menses
What is an increased prominence of exophthalmos
the eyes that sometimes happens
with thyroid problems?
Weight gain, fatigue, thin brittle hair, hypothyroidism
cold pale skin, and puffy hands and
feet are all signs of what?