Acromegaly results from the ________.
A. hypersecretion of GH during childhood
B. hyposecretion of GH during childhood and adulthood
C. hyposecretion of GH during childhood
D. hypersecretion of GH during childhood and adulthood
E. hypersecretion of GH during adulthood
Answer: E
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A. Endothelial cells of both blood and lymphatic capillaries are joined by tight junctions. B. Bacteria and lymphocytes may move into lymphatic capillaries through gaps between cells. C. Lymphatic capillaries are closed at one end, unlike blood capillaries. D. Both lymphatic and blood capillaries are lined with endothelium. E. Both lymphatic and blood capillaries reabsorb fluid from tissue spaces.
Transcellular fluid includes the water and electrolytes in
A) all of the above. B) the synovial fluid of the joints. C) the cerebrospinal fluid. D) the aqueous and vitreous humors of the eyes.
The principal hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy is __________.
a. FSH b. progesterone c. estrogen d. LH
Mental state does not affect metabolic rate
Indicate whether the statement is true or false