28. What are some signs and
symptoms found in patients
with hypothyroidism?

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In hypothyroidism the production
secretion of T3 and are impaired.
Since these hormones stimulate
the basal of the body
(cellular , fat acid and protein
, etc.) the patient with
may present
bradycardia (low rate), low
respiratory rate, tiredness,
depression, cold intolerance weight
gain. Hypothyroidism is
accompanied by goiter (enlargement
the thyroid in the ).