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Mr.Thesaxman

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on: Jun 26, 2018
What is a condition of premature old age occurring in children called?
 
  A) virilism
  B) progesterone
  C) progeria
  D) vasopressin

Question 2

An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

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Explanation: A) Virilism is an abnormal condition of secondary male characteristics in a female.
B) Progesterone is a hormone secreted by the ovary.
C) Correct.
D) Vasopressin is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary.

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