________ disease is a condition caused by hyposecretion of glucocorticoids or mineralocorticoids. Symptoms include low resistance to stress, electrolyte imbalances, and an unusual darkening of the skin.

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Addison's

Anatomy & Physiology

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The tough, fibrous vascular tissue that encloses a long bone is the ________.

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Diabetes insipidus is caused by

A) excess insulin. B) insulin deficiency. C) excess ADH. D) ADH deficiency.

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Thermoregulation is a function of which of the following hormones?

What will be an ideal response?

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Beta cells of the pancreas secrete:

a. Catecholamines b. Cortisol c. Digestive enzymes d. Enkephalin e. Insulin

Anatomy & Physiology