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endocrine d and d
Question | Answer |
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How is dwarfism treated when diagnosed at an early age? | Injection of growth hormone |
A typical screening procedure for diabetes mellitus is_______________. | urinalysis |
Enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet. and joints, with a characteristic protruding chin are common symptoms of __________. | Acromegaly |
Bruce is eight feet tall and weighs 260 pounds. Which of the following endocrine glands may be responsible for his size? | Pituitary |
Simple goiter is caused by _____________. | A low dietary intake of iodine. |
When will the pancreas normally secrete the most insulin? | After meals |
A lack of insulin leads to ___________. | Hyperglycemia |
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism? | nervous irritability |