Q: What is the condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive is known as?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive. Which of the conditions are the following two patients most likely to have? Patient A has symptoms including weight gain, cold sensitivity, low heart rate and fatigue. Patient B has symptoms including weight loss, profuse sweating, increased heart rate and difficulty sleeping.

 Choices:

- susceptibility

- hypothyroidism

- hepatic

- hyperthyroidism


A:
hyperthyroidism