Excess secretion of growth hormone during early development will cause
A) dwarfism.
B) rickets.
C) gigantism.
D) acromegaly.
E) diabetes insipidus.
Answer: C
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Which of the following is true of the suprarenal cortex?
A) Each zone synthesizes different steroid hormones. B) If one zone is damaged, levels of the hormone it makes will decrease in the blood. C) It is yellow in color because of the presence of stored lipids. D) It consists of three different layers. E) All of the answers are correct.
Regarding the relationships between the rates of oxygen consumption/carbon dioxide production and alveolar ventilation, which of these statements is TRUE?
A. In hypoventilation, alveolar PCO2 decreases below resting levels. B. In hyperventilation, alveolar PCO2 can decrease to zero. C. An increase in ventilation with a matching increase in metabolism is called hyperventilation. D. A decrease in metabolism without a similar decrease in alveolar ventilation would result in hyperventilation. E. Increased ventilation without a similar increase in metabolism is called hypoventilation.
Which of the following is used to promote water reabsorption by the kidneys?
a) Antidiuretic hormone b) ANP c) Aldosterone d) Parathyroid hormone e) All of these choices
Absorbed lipids are initially transported by the lymphatic system.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)