With aging, changes in the endocrine system can develop and lead to stress-age syndrome. This disorder can include increases in ADH and cortisol and decreases in testosterone and thyroxine. Which of the following endocrine glands is/are not affected by the stress-age syndrome? Select one: Oa the pancreas b. the adrenal glands c. the thyroid glands Od. the pituitary glands

With aging, changes in the endocrine system can develop and lead to stress-age syndrome. This disorder can include increases in ADH and cortisol and decreases in testosterone and thyroxine. Which of the following endocrine glands is/are not affected by the stress-age syndrome? Select one: Oa the pancreas b. the adrenal glands c. the thyroid glands Od. the pituitary glands

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter15: The Endocrine System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2CT: A physician sees a patient whose symptoms include sluggishness, depression, and intolerance to cold....

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