Until thyroid hormone needs to be secreted, precursors to it are stored in a viscous, protein-rich fluid within the center of thyroid follicles. This viscous fluid is known as ________.

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colloid

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which structures form the lentiform nucleus?

A.   Putamen and globus pallidus B.   Globus pallidus and caudate nucleus C.   Caudate nucleus and claustrum D.   Putamen and claustrum E.   Amygdaloid body and globus pallidus

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Torque is the product of force and moment arm, or the product of moment of inertia and ___________________ ___________________. ________________________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A patient with central edema has swollen hands and feet.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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