Which term best describes excessive body hair in a male distribution pattern?

A) hirsutism
B) virilism
C) androgynism


A

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A) The student has experience in demonstrating perseverance from previous participation in competitive sports. B) The student's adipose tissue contains large and accessible stores of energy. C) The student is young, is a male, and has no preexisting medical conditions. D) The student is utilizing guided imagery to achieve a sense of "mind over matter."

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The procedure to measure intraocular pressure is known as ____________________.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In caring for a burn, use a plastic dressing to trap moisture to keep the area from drying out

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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An underproduction of growth hormone from birth leads to a condition known as

A. pituitary dwarfism B. acromegaly C. gigantism D. pygmyism E. pineal midget

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