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ts19998

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The adrenal cortex secretes:
 
  A) aldosterone.
  B) parathormone.
  C) estrone.
  D) enterogastrone.

Question 2

The medical term for hardening of the arteries is:
 
  A) atherosclerosis.
  B) angiostenosis.
  C) arteriosclerosis.
  D) atheroma.


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brittrenee

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

A
Explanation: A) Correct. The adrenal cortex secretes aldosterone.
B) Parathyroid glands secrete parathormone.
C) The ovaries secrete estrone.
D) The gastrointestinal mucosa secretes enterogastrone.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries due to fatty deposits.
B) Angiostenosis is abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel.
C) Correct.
D) An atheroma is an arterial tumor that contains a fatty substance.


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

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Excellent

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