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

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: True.

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b. the lethal dose. c. the safety parameter. d. the therapeutic index.

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Which sequence indicates the correct pathway for blood in the arterial flow of the upper appendage?

A. Subclavian artery - brachial artery - axillary artery - radial artery B. Axillary artery - subclavian artery - radial artery - ulnar artery C. Brachial artery - subclavian artery - axillary artery - radial artery D. Axillary artery - brachial artery - subclavian artery - ulnar artery E. Subclavian artery - axillary artery - brachial artery - ulnar artery

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The hypothenar eminence is the medial region of the palm immediately proximal to the little finger.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Starting at the mouth, identify the major organs of the digestive tract

A) oral cavity (mouth), pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine B) oral cavity (mouth), pharynx, larynx, trachea, stomach, small intestine, liver C) oral cavity (mouth), larynx, trachea, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder D) oral cavity (mouth), pharynx, gallbladder, pancreas, liver, small intestine, large intestine E) oral cavity (mouth), teeth, tongue, salivary glands, pharynx, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

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