________ is characterized by soft and weak bones that are prone to spontaneous fractures and may lead to the formation of kidney stones.

A. Cushing syndrome
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Addison disease
D. Hyperparathyroidism
E. Hypoparathyroidism


Answer: D

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A) CO2.
B) H2O.
C) O2.
D) H+.
E) 2H.

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The action potential moves from the sarcolemma surface deep into the myofiber via the ______.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Eicosanoids are a family of paracrine secretions derived from _____ that is released from the _____.

a. prostacyclin; smooth endoplasmic reticulum b. cholesterol; adipocytes c. prostaglandin; prostate gland d. leukotrienes; adrenal cortex e. arachidonic acid; cell membrane

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Resistance exercise will most likely cause muscle to ________.

A. atrophy B. dystrophy C. hypertrophy D. myopathy E. apathy

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