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torybrooks

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The most likely complication of broken ribs is:
 
  A) painful breathing, which leads to hypoxia. B) spinal cord damage from splintered ribs.
  C) bleeding in the chest from a punctured lung. D) damage to the diaphragm.

Question 2

The adrenal cortex releases a steroid hormone that regulates the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, sodium, potassium, and proteins. That hormone is:
 
  a. cortisol. c. growth hormone.
  b. testosterone. d. beta-endorphins.



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EAN94

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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