Cushing's syndrome has shown to be a result of:

A) long-term excess of testosterone
B) pancreas dysfunction
C) long-term excess of glucocorticoids
D) pineal dysfunction


Answer: C) long-term excess of glucocorticoids

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When you bring your hand to your shoulder,

your biceps muscle ___ and your triceps muscle ___.

a. contracts---relaxes b. relaxes---contracts c. contracts---contracts d. relaxes---relaxes e. lengthens---shortens

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The ________ is a thin portion of cartilage and bone that divides the inside of the nose

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following applications of biotechnology results in an insect-resistant plant?

A) Banana-based vaccine against pathogenic Escherichia coli B) Insulin production by bacteria C) Bt toxin production by soybeans D) Growth-hormone-treated cows E) Herbicide-resistant corn

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