Which organ is responsible for synthesizing ANP?

A) the heart
B) the kidney
C) the skin
D) the spleen


A) the heart

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Ovulation is induced by a peak in the secretion of

A. inhibin. B. LH. C. ovulin. D. estrogen. E. progesterone.

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Match the disease with the description.

1. hypercortisolism 2. hyperthyroidism 3. involves endocrine stimulation by antibodies 4. Some symptoms mimic diabetes mellitus. 5. associated with overactive osteoclasts 6. Calcitonin may be an appropriate treatment. 7. may be an autoimmune disease 8. may result from adrenal tumor 9. may result from adrenal tumor A. Addison's disease B. Cushing's disease C. Graves' disease D. Paget's disease

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Which of the following conditions is caused by a parasite??

A) ?Ingrown nails B) ?Fungal infections C) ?Head lice D) ?Warts

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The period of time in which cardiac muscle cells are insensitive to further stimulation is called the

A. ectopic focus. B. AV period. C. hyperpolarization period. D. SA period. E. absolute refractory period.

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