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18. A patient with untreated hypothyroidism presents with cold intolerance, constipation, fatigue, and bradycardia. What is the technical primary pathophysiological cause of these symptoms?

A. Increased metabolic rate.
B. Decreased production of thyroid hormones, leading to a generalized hypometabolic state.
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C. Autoimmune destruction of the adrenal glands.
D. Excess growth hormone.

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  • Increased metabolic rate.
  • Decreased production of thyroid hormones, leading to a generalized hypometabolic state.
  • Autoimmune destruction of the adrenal glands.
  • Excess growth hormone.

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