Hyperparathyroidism, which is usually caused by a hypersecreting tumor in one of the parathyroid glands, is characterized by hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia

a. True
b. False
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In physiological terms, a set point can be defined as

a. the value of a parameter, such as the concentration of sugar in the blood, that homeostatic mechanisms aim to maintain. b. the value of a parameter, such as the concentration of sugar in the blood, that set homeostatic mechanisms in motion. c. the location in a thermal gradient at which a poikilothermic organism rests, reflecting is preferred body temperature. d. the winning stroke in a tennis match.

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Two hormones are made and secreted by the posterior pituitary: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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The cerebellum exhibits folds called gyri separated by grooves called sulci.

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An impacted fracture means that the bone was not broken the whole way through.

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