Question

1. pats thyroid produces too much thyroxine. what are they diagnosed with?

hyperthyroidism
graves disease
hypothyroidism
goiter

1. define the word part thymo-.

soul, emotion, flowery smell
shield or shield - shaped
to separate or separating
stimulate or to turn

Explanation:

1. Hyperthyroidism is the general term for over - active thyroid producing too much thyroxine. Graves' Disease is a specific autoimmune cause of hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism is under - active thyroid. Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid, not directly related to thyroxine over - production.
2. The word part "thymo -" means shield or shield - shaped.

Answer:

1. Hyperthyroidism
2. shield or shield - shaped