________ disease is a condition in which the adrenal glands fail to produce enough corticosteroids.

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


Addison's

The adrenal glands fail to produce enough corticosteroids in Addison's disease.

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a. The normal angle in adults is approximately 100 ° to 115 °. b. A decrease in the normal angle is called coxa valga. c. Coxa valga will decrease the lever arm of the hip abductor muscles. d. It is the angle formed between the axis of the femoral neck and the transverse axis of the femoral condyles.

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A need for some form of ventilatory support is usually indicated when an adult's rate of breath-ing rises above what level?

a. 35/min b. 30/min c. 25/min d. 20/min

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The functions of the digestive system include ________, ________, and ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Discuss how chronic stress impacts health

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