Which of the following typically results from a hypersecretion of glucocorticoids?
a. Addison's disease.
b. Cushing syndrome.
c. Type I diabetes.
d. Virilizing tumor.
Answer: b. Cushing syndrome.
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a. 6 b. 5 c. 4 d. 3 e. 2
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Match the stage of the cell cycle with the event that occurs: interphase
A)Separation of two identical sets of chromosomes to opposite sides of the parent cell B)Permanent cessation of cell division C)Division of the parent cell cytoplasm into two daughter cells D)Non-dividing stage involving rapid growth, DNA replication, and preparation for division
Regarding the tonicity and osmolarity of solutions, which of the following statements is not true?
A. The term "tonicity" refers to the effect that a solution has on the degree of stretch or shrinking of the cell membrane. B. The term "osmolarity" refers to the osmotic properties of a solution, regardless of its tonicity. C. Isotonic solutions are always isoosmotic. D. Hypoosmotic solutions are always hypotonic. E. Hypertonic solutions are always hyperosmotic.