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wenmo

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The most severe form of hypothyroidism is:
 
  A) Cushing's disease.
  B) Addison's disease.
  C) myxedema.
  D) Graves disease.

Question 2

In the term angina pectoris, the root angin means:
 
  A) vessel.
  B) aorta.
  C) to choke.
  D) to hold back.


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

C
Explanation: A) Cushing's is a disease of the adrenal cortex.
B) Addison's is a disease of the adrenal cortex.
C) Correct.
D) Graves is a disease of the thyroid.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: C) Correct. Chest pain occurs when one or more arteries constrict, or is choked.


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