Which condition may be the cause of hyperglycemia, depressed immune system, and redistribution of adipose tissue from limbs to the face, neck, and abdomen?
A. Cushing syndrome
B. Addison disease
C. Hyposecretion of cortisol
D. Hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids
Answer: A
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a. true b. false
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A. stimulation is inhibited by the myelin sheath. B. it is impossible for an action potential to be propagated along an axon toward the nerve cell body. C. the resting membrane potential of the axon is too positive. D. the resting membrane potential of the axon is too negative. E. that area of the membrane is in the absolutely refractory period.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).