An individual with otherwise normal features, but having very short limbs, may have a condition known as ________, in which epiphyseal cartilage does not grow.
A) gigantism
B) achondroplasia
C) Marfan's syndrome
D) osteomalacia
E) rickets
achondroplasia
Anatomy & Physiology
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A) polymorphism B) polygene inheritance C) incomplete dominance D) polyploidy
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A(n) ________________________________________ is a group of turkey eggs
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Hypothyroidism is usually due to dysfunction of the thyroid gland rather than the dysfunction of the pituitary gland.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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After a meal, blood glucose levels rise and stimulate the release of insulin. What type of stimulation is this example?
A. humoral B. neural C. hormonal D. hypothalamic
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