Cushing's disease results from an overproduction of

steroids
estrogens
thyroid hormones
insulin or testosterone


steroids

Rationale: Cushing's disease results from an overproduction of steroids. It also results from excessive administration of corticosteroids over an extended period.

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A) KOL B) DHL C) KOH D) LDH

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Which of the following Acts had the greatest financial and logistical impact on healthcare insurance companies?

A. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 B. The Health Information Technology and Clinical Health Act of 2009 C. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 D. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010

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Fracture of L1/L2 of the spine.

A. impacted fracture B. humeral shaft fracture C. Volkman ischemic contracture D. calcaneal fracture

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Penetrating trauma occurs when:

A) internal organs are lacerated and bleed profusely. B) tissues are penetrated by single or multiple objects. C) blunt force trauma causes explosive open injuries. D) a fractured rib perforates the parenchyma of a lung

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