Most often, both valvular stenosis and insufficiency are caused by __________ fever, an autoimmune disease triggered by a(n) __________ bacterial infection

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rheumatic; streptococcus

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__________ means on the opposite side

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Eccrine sweat glands are located ________.

A. throughout the body B. on the scalp of the head C. on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands D. in the genital and axillary regions

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Matching

A) D B) A C) B D) C 25) Mainly produces glucocorticoids. 26) Produces epinephrine. 27) Produces aldosterone. 28) Excess hormone levels from this region result in Cushing's syndrome. 29) Hormones mimic sympathetic nervous system neurotransmitters. 30) Mainly produces small amounts of gonadocorticoids.

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Autonomic tone is an important aspect of ANS function because it

A) allows ANS neurons to be silent under normal conditions. B) allows ANS neurons to increase activity on demand but not decrease their activity. C) allows ANS neurons to decrease their activity on demand but not increase their activity. D) allows ANS neurons to increase or decrease their activity, providing a range of control options. E) provides for a narrow range of control options that keeps target tissues constantly active.

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