____ stimulates the body to retain sodium and water and is important for maintaining blood pressure.

A. Aldosterone
B. Thyroid hormone
C. Cortisol
D. Calcitonin


A. Aldosterone

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A. sensorimotor stage B. preoperational stage C. concrete operational stage D. formal operational stage E. post-operational stage

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Adrenal insufficient patients experiencing hypotension without appropriate glucocorticoids during stressful situations can suffer from severe shock

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The method of dosage calculation in which you set up equivalent fractions and solve for the unknown amount is the ________ method. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Collection agencies may charge _________ for their services

A) $50 B) a percentage of the bill C) 50 percent D) $35

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