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elizabeth18

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Explain the difference between synergism and antagonism and give an example of each.
 
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Question 2

Emphysema is part of which disease?
 
  A) SIDS
  B) RDS
  C) COPD
  D) TB



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Answer to Question 1

Synergism is when two hormones work in conjunction with one another to accomplish an enhanced effect. An example is T3 and T4 from the thyroid gland that both work together to increase body metabolism. Antagonism is when two hormones exert an opposite effect. An example is calcitonin from the thyroid gland and parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid gland. Calcitonin moves calcium from the blood into the bones; parathyroid hormone moves calcium from the bones into the blood.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A) Emphysema is not a part of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
B) Emphysema is not a part of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
C) Correct Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
D) Emphysema is not part of tuberculosis (TB).



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