A nurse recalls that stress-induced stimulation of the adrenal cortex causes it to secrete:
a. estrogen.
b. cortisol.
c. parathyroid hormone.
d. adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH).
ANS: B
The adrenal cortex secretes cortisol, not estrogen, parathyroid hormone, or ACTH.
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1. Realize that feeling depressed after delivering a baby is normal and can last for months. 2. The only way to avoid postpartum depression is to not have children. 3. Recognize the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and phone the health care provider if these occur. 4. Restricting fluids and a low-fat diet is the way to avoid the onset of postpartum depression.
A movement disorder that manifests itself in facial movements such as repetitive lip smacking, chewing, grimacing, cheek puffing, and tongue protrusion is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word