ACTH is synthesized from a large glycoprotein called ________, which also produces ________ in the pituitary.

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


pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC), beta endorphin

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C. both A and BWhich of the following are potential consequences of spinal fractures?

A. paralysis B. death C. both A and B D. none of the above

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Tissues are groups of ____________________ with similar specialization

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The most important mineralocorticoid is

A. epinephrine. B. norepinephrine. C. cortisol. D. aldosterone.

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A(n) ____________ is not a cause of primary hyposecretion of a hormone

a. gene mutation b. idiopathic factor c. hyposecretion of tropic hormone d. toxic substance e. iatrogenic factor

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