The hypersecretion of corticosteroids results in ________.

A. Cushing's disease
B. diabetes insipidus
C. Graves' disease
D. Addison's disease


Answer: A

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

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following occurs during depolarization?

A) Voltage-gated potassium channels open. B) Some voltage-gated sodium channels inactivate. C) Sodium flows into the cell. D) Both A and C occur. E) All of the above occur.

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

1) The genetic information is coded in DNA by the regular alternation of sugar and phosphate molecules. 2) A process by which large particles may be taken into the cell for food, protection of the body, or for disposing of old or dead cells is called phagocytosis. 3) The orderly sequence of the phases of mitosis is prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. 4) Diffusion is always from areas of greater to areas of lesser concentration. 5) Facilitated diffusion always requires a carrier protein.

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