A goiter is a growth on the:

A) pancreas.
B) parathyroids.
C) pituitary.
D) thyroid.


D

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A. BMI and waist-to-hip ratio indicate low disease risk, but her percent body fat is too low. B. Percent body fat and BMI are normal, but her waist-to-hip ratio is above desired levels. C. Waist-to-hip ratio and percent body fat are in a normal range, but her BMI is overweight. D. BMI, percent body fat, and waist-to-hip ratio all indicate in the normal/healthy range.

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The condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones is known as ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Gina is experiencing menopause with some typical negative symptoms. According to Robert Freedman, which of her symptoms could be reduced by slow, controlled breathing?

a. hot flashes b. weight gain c. low blood pressure d. infrequent menstruation e. wrinkles

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The suffix for accumulation of fluid is ____________________.

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

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