This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Cushing syndrome develops because of abnormal amounts of cortisol hormone from this gland. A) ... (Read 58 times)

maychende

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jun 27, 2018
Cushing syndrome develops because of abnormal amounts of cortisol hormone from this gland.
 
  A) adrenal
  B) thyroid
  C) testis
  D) pancreas

Question 2

Kidneys are the major organs of the endocrine system.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Pariscourtney

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 352
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: The hypersecretion leads to obesity, moon face, hyperglycemia, and muscle weakness.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: The kidneys are part of the urinary system. The endocrine system includes our glands, which secrete hormones.


maychende

  • Member
  • Posts: 556
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

duy1981999

  • Member
  • Posts: 341
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Did you know?

Your chance of developing a kidney stone is 1 in 10. In recent years, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a kidney disease.

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Structures of the Thyroid Gland Structures of the Thyroid Gland
Infection with Abnormal Huntingtin Infection with Abnormal Huntingtin
(a) Parathyroid hormone (PTH); (b) calcitonin action. (a) Parathyroid hormone (PTH); (b) calcitonin action.
Hormones associated with hypothalamus and pituitary gland Hormones associated with hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Research that has examined babies' ability to recognize themselves develops in the 2 year Research that has examined babies' ability to recognize themselves develops in the 2 year
Video: Introduction to Sickle Cell Anemia

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library