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maychende

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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


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Pariscourtney

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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

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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