The disease caused by adrenal gland insufficiency, specifically a decreased production of adrenocortical steroids is called ________ disease.

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


Addison

Addison disease is an autoimmune disease leading to decreased production of adrenocortical steroids.

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The FDA usually does not take a ________ drug used to treat cancer off the market because of side effects, because the cancer is a life-threatening condition

Fill in the blank with the right word.

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What are the major air pollutants that affect exercise performance? What are their effects on the body?

What will be an ideal response?

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What does muscle physiology have to do with stress management?

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Diabetes mellitus—hyper or hypo: _____ endocrine gland involved: __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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