Which of the Following Glands and Associated Disorders Is Mismatched

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following glands and associated disorders is mismatched?

• A) adrenal cortex-bronzing of skin, no increase in blood glucose levels in response to stress, dehydration, and death
• B) pineal gland-decrease in T cell immune function
• C) parathyroid glands-drop in blood calcium level and tetany (muscles shake)
• D) ovaries-alteration in menstrual cycle and change in secondary sex characteristics
• E) adult thyroid-low pulse rate and body temperature and lethargy

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