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During a tympanometry, when the tympanic membrane shows resistance to movement, this is known as ________.
 
  A) hertz
  B) glossectomy
  C) impedance
  D) a speculum

Question 2

Which endocrine gland is known as the master gland of the body?
 
  A) pituitary gland
  B) pineal gland
  C) adrenal gland
  D) testes


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Hertz measures the frequency of a sound, not movement of the eardrum.
B) Glossectomy is a surgical procedure, not movement of the eardrum.
C) Correct
D) A speculum is an instrument, not resistance to movement by the eardrum.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct Because the pituitary gland secretes hormones that affect the whole body and stimulate other glands to secrete their hormones, it is known as the master gland.
B) The pineal gland is not the master gland.
C) The adrenal gland is not the master gland.
D) The testes are not the master gland.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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