The disease called ________ is caused by excessive secretion of glucocorticoids, and is characterized by redistribution of body fat to produce the features known as "moon face" and "buffalo hump."
A. androgenital syndrome
B. Cushing syndrome
C. Addison disease
D. Graves disease
E. pheochromocytoma
Answer: B
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A) sagging of the skin of the neck on the ipsilateral side B) reduced ability to convey some facial expressions C) reduced force in ability to open mandible against resistance D) reduced sensation on the skin of the neck of the ipsilateral side E) reduced skin tension overlying the superior aspects of the deltoid and pectoralis major muscles
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A) syndesmosis. B) symphysis. C) synchondrosis. D) synostosis. E) gomphosis.
In which abdominal quadrant is the spleen located?
A. Right upper quadrant B. Left lower quadrant C. Right lower quadrant D. Left upper quadrant