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You volunteer at a hospital where a patient complains that her bones feel weak. She has broken her hip several times. You also notice that she never eats any dairy products such as milk or yogurt during meals because it makes her sick.
a) What is this patient’s condition?
b) Describe the cause of this condition. (Related to the endocrine system.)
c) Using your knowledge of the endocrine system and negative feedback loops, describe a treatment for this patients’ condition (remember, she cannot eat dairy.)
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Explain why a person would be dehydrated after drinking lots of alcohol, reference specific glands and hormones involved.
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