A female patient is experiencing a hormonal imbalance that is causing her to skip menstrual periods due to low estrogen and miss ovulation. Which of the following is most likely the imbalanced hormone?
A. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
B. Growth hormone
C. Follicle-stimulating hormone
D. Prolactin-releasing factor
Answer: C
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A) albumin. B) porphyrin. C) hemoglobin. D) immunoglobulin. E) fibrinogen.
How are sodium levels and blood pressure related?
A. Increased plasma sodium levels decrease water retention, decrease blood volume, and increase blood pressure. B. Decreased plasma sodium levels increase water retention, increase blood volume, and decrease blood pressure. C. Increased plasma sodium levels increase water retention, blood volume, and blood pressure. D. Decreased plasma sodium levels decrease water retention, increase blood volume, and increase blood pressure.
A plane that passes through the structure at an angle is called
A. oblique. B. sagittal. C. coronal. D. transverse. E. frontal.
Identify the mechanisms by which neuromodulators alter synaptic transmission. (Check all that apply.)
A. Changing neurotransmitter receptor numbers B. Affecting breakdown of neurotransmitters C. Affecting the removal of neurotransmitters D. Increasing amounts of neurotransmitter released