Prolonged thyroid hyposecretion leads to ________, a condition characterized by weight gain, slow metabolism, and tissue swelling.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


myxedema

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When does an ovum finish meiosis?

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Amino acids and glucose are both absorbed by secondary active transport by the small intestinal epithelial cells

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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