Abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues or a body cavity is called __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


hydrops

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Use the following information concerning thyroid hormone secretion to determine the best answer.Normal serum levels for T3, T4, and TSH are as follows:T390 to 230 ng/dlT45 to 13.5 mcg/dlTSH15 mIU/L?Consider the following laboratory results of thyroid function and TSH levels.  T3T4TSHPatient A550 ng/dl30 mcg/dl30 mIU/LPatient B400 ng/dl20 mcg/dl10 mIU/LPatient C40 ng/dl3 mcg/dl3 mIU/LPatient D50 ng/dl3 mcg/dl30 mIU/L?Based on these laboratory results, which patient is most likely to have the following pathological condition: destructive tumor of anterior pituitary that destroys TSH secreting cells?

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

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A plane dividing a body into upper and lower portions is a ________ plane

A) Midsagittal B) Sagittal C) Transverse D) Coronal

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Factors that contribute to the prevalence of peanut allergy in the U.S. include the fact that

A) peanuts lack allergens. B) dry roasting activates the responsible allergens. C) peanut antigens are in infant formula. D) peanut allergens are stopped and destroyed in the stomach, causing cramps.

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Alcohol inhibits the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin) from the posterior pituitary. Determine why alcohol is a poor choice for rehydration when we are thirsty

What will be an ideal response?

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