Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
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Chapter 9, Problem 24CT
Summary Introduction
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The hormonal dysfunction on the basis of given external symptoms of excessive body hair and a deep voice in a women.
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Hormones are the chemical messengers that are released by the endocrine glands in the body. They are diverse in nature and composition. Hormones control growth, development, and
Hormone dysfunction or endocrine disorder occurs when the hormones are not properly regulated by the body. It happens due to hyperproduction or hypoproduction of hormones. Thus, it is necessary to stay healthy by eating a proper diet and doing regular exercises.
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Chapter 9 Solutions
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Ch. 9 -
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1. The major...Ch. 9 - Which is generally true of hormones? a. Exocrine...Ch. 9 - 3. Which of the following hormones is (are)...Ch. 9 - ANP, the hormone secreted by the heart, has...Ch. 9 - 5. Hormones that act directly or indirectly to...Ch. 9 - 6. Hypertension may result from hypersecretion...Ch. 9 - Hormones that regulate mineral (salt) levels...Ch. 9 - Which of the following is given as a drug to...Ch. 9 - The element needed for thyroid gland function is...Ch. 9 - 10. Explain how the nervous and endocrine systems...
Ch. 9 - Prob. 11SAECh. 9 - Prob. 12SAECh. 9 - Provide one example for each way endocrine glands...Ch. 9 - Prob. 14SAECh. 9 - Explain why not all organs are target organs for...Ch. 9 - Prob. 16SAECh. 9 - 17. Name two endocrine-producing glands (or...Ch. 9 - Prob. 18SAECh. 9 - Prob. 19SAECh. 9 - Prob. 20SAECh. 9 - Prob. 21SAECh. 9 - What causes a simple goiter?Ch. 9 - Prob. 23SAECh. 9 - Prob. 24CTCh. 9 - Prob. 25CTCh. 9 - 26. Shannon, a 28-year-old, has been in the first...Ch. 9 - Prob. 27CTCh. 9 - Prob. 28CTCh. 9 - Melissa, age 40, comes to the clinic, troubled by...Ch. 9 - 30. Chelsea, a displaced person, is pregnant. She...Ch. 9 - 31. Ryan had symptoms of excessive secretion of...
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