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jilianpiloj

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Select the medical term for excessive thirst.
 
  A. polyuria
   B. polydipsia
   C. acidosis
   D. hirsutism

Question 2

Hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood and puberty results in ________.
 
  A) acromegaly
  B) dwarfism
  C) gigantism
  D) diabetes insipidus



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Sierray

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Acromegaly results from hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood.
B) Correct
C) Gigantism results from hypersecretion of growth hormone during childhood and puberty.
D) Diabetes insipidus is related to the antidiuretic hormone, not growth hormone.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


samiel-sayed

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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