In adults, hypersecretion of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland causes ________, a widening and enlargement of the facial features, hands, and feet

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: acromegaly

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which directional term is the opposite of medial?

A) superior B) caudal C) lateral D) distal

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Inhalation brings in fresh _______________ and exhalation removes _______________

a. carbon dioxide; oxygen b. oxygen; nitrogen c. oxygen; carbon dioxide d. nitrogen; carbon dioxide

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The adjective form of varix, meaning a dilated, tortuous vein, is

A. Varigous B. Varicose C. Varices D. Varical E. Varigeal

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