Addison's Disease Is a Disorder That Results from a Reduction

question 19

Multiple Choice

Addison's disease is a disorder that results from a reduction in production of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.Individuals with Addison's disease suffer from a variety of systemic symptoms including: muscle weakness,fever,issues with the gastrointestinal tract,and increased tanning.Considering this information,what type of signaling do you think that glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids stimulate?

• A)Direct contact
• B)Paracrine
• C)Endocrine
• D)Synaptic
• E)Autocrine

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Breast Lumps

Describes palpable masses of tissue in the breast that can vary in size, shape, and consistency and can be benign or indicative of breast cancer.

Cancerous

Pertaining to or characteristic of cancer; involving cells that are malignant and have the potential to spread and invade other tissues.

Percentage

A ratio or fraction out of 100 used to express quantities.

Breast Implants

Medical devices implanted under the breast tissue or chest muscles to increase breast size or restore breast volume that has been lost after weight reduction or pregnancy.