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Which of the following is FALSE regarding the endocrine system?
 
  A) All of the glands of the endocrine system are influenced by the pituitary gland.
  B) Endocrine glands secrete substances called hormones.
  C) Endocrine glands secrete their hormones directly into the blood.
  D) Endocrine hormones regulate specific body functions.

Question 2

Which hearing test uses a tuning fork?
 
  A) tympanometry
  B) culture and sensitivity
  C) Rinne
  D) hertz



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct Some glands of the endocrine system (pineal gland, parathyroid glands, pancreas, thymus) are not influenced by the pituitary gland.
B) This is a true statement.
C) This is a true statement.
D) This is a true statement.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Tympanometry is a hearing test, but it does not use a tuning fork.
B) Culture and sensitivity is not a hearing test. It determines the cause of an infection and which drug to use to treat it.
C) Correct The Rinne test uses a vibrating tuning fork placed on the mastoid process and then next to the ear.
D) Hertz is a measure of sound, not a hearing test.




debasdf

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


rleezy04

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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