A person experiences muscular weakness on the palm and lateral side of the hand and pain that shoots up the arm. What are these symptoms most likely caused by?
A. Compression of the radial nerve
B. Fasciitis
C. Compartment syndrome
D. Compression of the ulnar nerve
E. Compression of the median nerve
Answer: E
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Occasionally three polar bodies are found clinging to the mature ovum. One came from an unequal division of the ovum, but from where did the other two arise?
A) One is an undeveloped primary oocyte that failed to mature. B) There were originally four polar bodies and one disappeared. C) What you really see are two polar bodies and the sperm that will fertilize the egg. D) The first polar body has also divided to produce two polar bodies.
Which class(s) of hormone(s) is not stored in the secretory cell after being synthesized?
a. peptides. b. catecholamines. c. steroids. d. thyroid hormone. e. both steroids and thyroid hormone are correct.
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A. decreased reabsorption of Na+ by the kidney. B. increased reabsorption of phosphate ions by the kidney. C. increased secretion of K+ by the kidney. D. decreased secretion of Ca2+ by the kidney. E. decreased secretion of K+ by the kidney.