Which disorder is characterized by inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs?
A. Hyaline membrane disease
B. Pleurisy
C. Adenocarcinoma
D. Cystic fibrosis
Answer: B
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A. estradiol; cholesterol; adrenal medulla; corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) B. progesterone; cholesterol; adrenal cortex; adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) C. testosterone; cholesterol; adrenal medulla; adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) D. androstenedione; progesterone; adrenal cortex; corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) E. progesterone; cholesterol; adrenal medulla; adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
________ is a disease of the bone in which bone reabsorption outpaces bone deposit, leaving the person with thin and often very fragile bones.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What makes cartilage an unusual connective tissue?
A) Types of cartilage are named for their primary locations in the body. B) Cartilage lacks collagen fibers. C) Cartilage lacks an extracellular matrix (ECM) and ground substance. D) Cartilage essentially lacks blood vessels coursing through the cartilage.
What condition is described by high temperature, low blood pressure, and profuse sweating?
A. Heat stroke B. Heat exhaustion C. Hypothermia D. Fever