What ocular disorder results in an increase in intraocular pressure?

A. Astigmatism
B. Conjunctivitis
C. Myopia
D. Glaucoma


Answer: D

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

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Afterload is described as:

A) the amount of blood that has drained into the ventricle by the end of the filling phase. B) the length or degree of stretch of the sarcomeres in the ventricular cells before they contract. C) the ability to generate tension. D) the force the ventricles must overcome to eject blood into their respective arteries.

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LH stimulates the thecal cells to synthesize progesterone during the follicular phase

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the most common cause of prolonged vasoconstriction in the kidney?

A. Ischemia from decreased blood flow B. Hormonal mechanisms to increase blood pressure C. Release of antidiuretic hormone D. Nephropathy from diabetes mellitus

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