Hypothyroidism is usually due to dysfunction of the thyroid gland rather than the dysfunction of the pituitary gland.

a. true
b. false


a. true

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The following is a list of some of the structures of the respiratory tree: 1. secondary bronchi 2. tertiary bronchi 3. bronchioles 4. primary bronchi The order in which air passes through these structures beginning at the trachea is

A) 4, 1, 2, 3. B) 3, 2, 1, 4. C) 2, 3, 1, 4. D) 4, 1, 3, 2. E) 1, 2, 3, 4.

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Error-management training, as laid out in the text.

A. Disallows individuals to manipulate their environment and arrive at conclusions on their own B. Encourages employees to make errors, and learn from their mistakes C. Makes use of imitative learning and reinforcement to modify human behavior. D. Identifies and specifies training requirements.

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Which of the following groups of bones, based on shape, is associated with an incorrect

example? A) Long bones - forearm bones B) Irregular bones - vertebrae C) Short bones - wrist and ankle bones D) Flat bones - thigh bones

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Which of the following is NOT a treatment for hypertension?

A) increase physical activity B) limit alcohol intake C) stop smoking D) increase intake of sugar

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