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RRMR

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on: Jun 26, 2018
A/An ___________________ _ is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes excess hormone secretion.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


stanleka1

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

pituitary adenoma

Answer to Question 2

Addison's


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