Congenital hypothyroidism is also known as:

a. cretinism.
b. colitis.
c. myxedema.
d. melanoma.


a. cretinism.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which is the correct order of action for the amphibian "balanced breath"?

A) Buccal cavity expands, glottis opens, spent air leaves lungs, buccal cavity contracts B) Buccal cavity expands, spent air leaves lungs, glottis opens, buccal cavity contracts C) Glottis opens, buccal cavity expands, buccal cavity contracts, spent air leaves lungs D) Spent air leaves lungs, glottis opens, buccal cavity expands, buccal cavity contracts

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_________________ is done by placing pressure on the abdomen to remove eggs or sperm

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The integrating center for the negative feedback loop that regulates body temperature is the

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