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savannahhooper

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on: Jun 27, 2018
In a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, the catheter is inserted percutaneously, which means it is inserted through the ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

An increased level of cortisol would be found in patients with ________.
 
  A) Addison's disease
  B) Graves' disease
  C) Hashimoto's disease
  D) Cushing's syndrome


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kiamars2010

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

skin. Cutane/o- means skin.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Addison's disease is a decreased, not increased, level of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.
B) Graves' disease is related to thyroid gland hormone, not cortisol.
C) Hashimoto's disease is related to thyroid gland hormone, not cortisol.
D) Correct


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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