Which disorder causes hyperthyroidism?

A. Graves' disease
B. Myxedema
C. Cushing's syndrome
D. Hashimoto's disease


Answer: A

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A. chemotaxis B. leukocytosis C. diffusion D. diapedesis

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In DNA replication,

A) 23 copies are made of each chromosome. B) one new copy is made of each chromosome, and the original chromosome remains intact. C) two new copies are made of each chromosome, and the original chromosome is destroyed. D) two copies are made of each chromosome, and each copy contains one of the DNA strands from the original chromosome. E) the chromosome is copied to RNA, which is then copied to DNA for a new chromosome.

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Identify the nerves that combine to form the sciatic nerve.

A. Tibial nerve
B. Obturator nerve
C. Femoral nerve
D. Common fibular nerve

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