Glucocorticoid hormones are powerful anti-inflammatory hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex

These are also available as drugs that are known as ________ drugs because they act in the same way as the natural hormones from the adrenal cortex and their chemical structure is that of a steroid.

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: corticosteroid

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Dilating the pupils, a process known as ________, is done prior to an eye examination or surgery

Fill in the blank with the right word.

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Which of the following pathological conditions is an ear infection commonly seen in children?

A) anacusis B) otitis media C) otosclerosis D) labyrinthitis

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Which of the following abbreviations does NOT stand for a hormone?

a. DM b. TSH c. ACTH d. PTH

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A blood clot in a large artery on the left side of the brain can cause symptoms of paralysis on the right side of the body

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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