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bcretired

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When the skin along the cuticle is infected with bacteria and pus, this is known as onychomycosis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A physical characteristic of Addison's disease is ________.
 
  A) abnormal fat distribution in the back and face called buffalo hump and moon face
  B) fatigue, weight loss, bronze skin pigmentation
  C) severe headaches and hypertension
  D) excessive dark hair growth on the forearms in a woman


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katkat_flores

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

FALSE
Explanation: This describes paronychia, not onychomycosis.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) This describes Cushing's syndrome, not Addison's disease.
B) Correct Addison's disease involves hyposecrection of cortisol.
C) This does not describe Addison's disease.
D) This describes adrenogenital syndrome.


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

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Gracias!

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