Gian-Carlo is going to have part of his adrenal cortex removed because of a tumor. After the surgery, he may need ________

A) melatonin and insulin B) calcitonin
C) cortisol D) oxytocin


Answer: C

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Direct repeats can cause mutation when

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Explain how the movement of hydrogen and potassium ions across the membranes of guard cells opens and closes the

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