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jman1234

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Antidiuretic hormone is also known as:
 
  A) vasopressin.
  B) epinephrine.
  C) cortisone.
  D) adrenocorticotropin hormone.

Question 2

A type of medication that increases the tone of the heart is called a:
 
  A) vasodilator.
  B) vasopressor.
  C) claudication.
  D) cardiotonic.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct. The antidiuretic hormone is also known as vasopressin and is produced by the hypothalamus.
B) Epinephrine is produced by the adrenal medulla.
C) Cortisone is produced by the adrenal cortex.
D) Adrenocorticotropin hormone is produced by the pituitary gland.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) A vasodilator drug opens the blood vessels to lower blood pressure.
B) A vasopressor drug narrows blood vessels to raise blood pressure.
C) Claudication is a pain in the leg due to narrowed arteries.
D) Correct.


jman1234

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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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