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charchew

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Cushing syndrome is caused by:
 
  a. hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex
  b. hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex
  c. hyposecretion of the thyroid gland
  d. hypersecretion of the thyroid gland

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding in vitro fertilization is NOT true?
 
  a. The fertilized eggs return to the fallopian tube.
  b. It is an infertility treatment.
  c. Ova are externally fertilized.
  d. The resulting child is commonly called a test tube baby.


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

b
Explanation:
a. hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex: Cushing syndrome is caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex
b. hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex: correct
c. hyposecretion of the thyroid gland: Cushing syndrome is caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex
d. hypersecretion of the thyroid gland: Cushing syndrome is caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex

Answer to Question 2

a
Explanation:
a. The fertilized eggs return to the fallopian tube: correct
b. It is an infertility treatment: a true statement
c. Ova are externally fertilized: a true statement
d. The resulting child is commonly called a test tube baby: a true statement


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