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The three levels of dysfunction that may be evaluated in a patient with an endocrine problem are primary, secondary, and tertiary. The possible defective sites that correspond to these primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of dysfunction are, respective correct answers Target gland, pituitary hypothalamus Pituitary secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is inhibited by elevated levels of: a. Aldosterone b. Cortisol c. Estradiol-17b d. Progesterone e. Epinephrine correct answer...

Test Bank for Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology 14th Edition By John E. Hall; Michael E. Hall Chapter 1- 85 Complete Guide A+ 7128, 2 1. Functional Organization of the Human Body and Control of the “Internal Environment” 2. The Cell and Its Functions 3. Genetic Control of Protein Synthesis, Cell Function, and Cell Reproduction 4. Transport of Substances Through Cell Membranes 5. Membrane Potentials and Action Potentials 6. Contraction of Skeletal Muscle 7...

Cushing's Syndrome/Disease cortisol excess typically caused by pituitary adenoma 60-70% of cases. Central obesity w/ extremity wasting. dorsocervical fat pad. rounded facies. spontaneous bruising. purple striae hyperpigmentation poor wound healing/ skin infections. Dexamethasone suppression test. 1mg dexamethasone at 2300 hours and measure serum cortisol at 0800. Remove sources of excess and manage consequences ( HTN, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia.) Addison's disease Prim...

CMSRN 1 (2022/2023) Already Graded A You may see a slight increase in diastolic blood pressure early in shock because: A. Concurrent brain injury is present B. Stroke volume has increased C. There is an increase in vascular tone D. Left ventricular contractions have strengthened C. There is an increase in vascular tone A 62-year-old male patient with a remote history of rheumatic fever is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with the following symptoms: Subjective: Shortness of breath, ch...

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WGU psychology c180, Exam Question and answers, 100% Accurate. Graded A+ What is the independent variable - -the cause of change What is the dependent variable - -the effect What is the main difference between a correlation and an experiment - -correlation discovers relationship among variables and predicts future events. Experiment provides more definitive conclusion from causal relationship. How is a sample different from a population - -smaller subset of population List 2 issues in...

Eustress - Correct Answer-Positive stress Distress - Correct Answer-Negative stress Parasympathetic - Correct Answer-Rest and digest Sympathetic response - Correct Answer-Fight or flight. Increased HR, BP, cardiac output, blood glucose. Dilation of bronchial airways, pupil dilation. Cardiovascular signs of strss - Correct Answer-Racing/ pounding heart, increased pulse, increased BP, cold/ clammy hands and feet, increased blood glucose Respiratory signs of stress - Correct Answer-Increased...

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which of the following is not a change typically produced by a hormonal stimulus? A) stimulates production of an action potential B) alters plasma membrane permeability C) induces secretory activity D) activates or deactivates enzymes Answer: A 2) Regulating hormones from the hypothalamus A) first enter into the hypophyseal portal system B) B) enter the hepatic portal system, w...

This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain. - Answer- Pia mater (menix) The _______ fissure separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres. - Answer- Median longitudinal What is the purpose of the blood-brain barrier? Describe its maintenance from a cellular level. - Answer- The blood-brain barrier is a diffusion barrier which prevents most particles from entering the central nervous system tissue, keeping the brain and spinal cord separate from general blood circulatio...