Which of the following abbreviations does NOT stand for a hormone?
a. DM
b. TSH
c. ACTH
d. PTH
a
Explanation:
a. DM: correct; it stands for "diabetes mellitus"
b. TSH: it stands for "thyroid-stimulating hormone"
c. ACTH: it stands for "adrenocorticotropic hormone"
d. PTH: it stands for "parathyroid hormone"
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