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True or False: The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland.

True
False

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Nope, sorry. 😢

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The thyroid gland’s main job is to manage your:

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Lymphatic system
Metabolism
Blood pressure

Bullseye!

Not quite.

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Weight gain is often a problem for people with:

An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
None of these answers
An overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)

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Women are more likely than men to have a thyroid imbalance.

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False
True

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Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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Tired all the time? It could be your thyroid.

True
False

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That was incorrect.

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You’re most likely to have a low thyroid when you’re:

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Pregnant
Hitting puberty
Starting menopause

Sensational!

That was incorrect.

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Overactive thyroid symptom can include:

Nervousness
All of these answers
Increased bowel movements

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Changes in thyroid function during pregnancy are normal.

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True
False

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I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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There’s a link between autoimmune disorders and thyroid problems.

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True
False

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I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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Thyroid trouble runs in families.

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False
True

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Your doctor should start thyroid screening tests when you’re:

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35
50
65

Bullseye!

Not quite.

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Overactive thyroid can be treated with:

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Surgery
Medications
All of these answers

Fantastic! 🥳

Not quite right. 😢

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Left untreated, thyroid disease can lead to:

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Heart disease
Osteoporosis
All of these answers.

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Thyroid problems can lead to thyroid cancer.

True
False

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