The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called:

[Answer to ques. #1]  D
Explanation: A) Thyrotoxicosis is a pathological condition caused by acute hypersecretion of thyroid hormones.
B) Thyroxine is one of the hormones produced by the thyroid.
C) Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid.
D) Correct.

[Answer to ques. #2]  diarrhea

[Answer to ques. #3]  B
Explanation: A) The pineal gland is near the corpus callosum and secretes melatonin and serotonin.
B) Correct. The hypothalamus links the nervous and endocrine systems.
C) The hypophysis is the pituitary gland.
D) The pituitary gland is controlled by nerve cells in the hypothalamus.

[Answer to ques. #4]  constipation

[Answer to ques. #5]  C
Explanation: A) Virilism is an abnormal condition of secondary male characteristics in a female.
B) Progesterone is a hormone secreted by the ovary.
C) Correct.
D) Vasopressin is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary.

[Answer to ques. #6]  ascites

[Answer to ques. #7]  B
Explanation: A) The pineal gland is a small gland near the posterior end of the corpus callosum.
B) Correct.
C) The parathyroid is a group of four glands on the on the dorsal surface and lower aspect of the thyroid.
D) Pituitarism is a condition of the pituitary.

[Answer to ques. #8]  amylase

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