Define the prefixes hyper- and hypo- in the context of endocrine disorders
A) Hyper refers to inadequate hormone production. Hypo refers to excessive hormone production.
B) Hyper refers to excessive hormone production. Hypo refers to inadequate hormone production.
C) Hyper refers to fast hormone effects. Hypo refers to slow hormone effects.
D) Hyper refers to slow hormone effects. Hypo refers to fast hormone effects.
E) Hyper refers to underactivity of glands. Hypo refers to over activity of glands.
Answer: B
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