A patient experiences a fall, in which she lands on her side and hits her head. In the weeks that follow, she begins to feel very fatigued. The ________may have been damaged, resulting in ________.
A. anterior pituitary gland; decreased estrogen levels
B. adrenal medulla; increased cortisol secretion
C. anterior pituitary gland; decreased thyroid hormone
D. posterior pituitary gland; increased water retention
Answer: C
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A. Superior oblique B. Inferior oblique C. Lateral rectus D. Medial rectus E. Superior rectus
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The vessels that permit exchange of materials between the blood and the surrounding interstitial fluid are called
A) capillaries. B) arterioles. C) arteries. D) venules. E) veins.
Infection and swelling of the tonsils is called __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word