The endocrine gland most affected by stress is
a. the thymus.
b. the parathyroids.
c. the adrenal cortex.
d. the neurohypophysis.
e. the thyroid.
Ans: c. the adrenal cortex.
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a. 0.1% b. 0.6% c. 2.3% d. 3.6% e. 5.1%
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A) Supplement the diet with more calcium from meat. B) Increase levels of testosterone to stimulate bone repair. C) Supplement the diet with fresh fruit rich in vitamin C. D) Drink more water to promote bone remodeling and repair. E) Amputate fractured limbs to prevent the spread of scurvy.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)