A Substance Formed by the Chemical Combination of Two or More

question 4

Multiple Choice

A substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in a fixed or definite ratio is a(n)

• A) mixture
• B) solution
• C) compound
• D) element
• E) gas

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play a critical role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Cortisone

A glucocorticoid hormone used as a medication to treat inflammation, allergies, and rheumatoid arthritis among other conditions.

Cushing's Syndrome

A hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol.

Addison's Disease

A disorder characterized by insufficient production of certain hormones by the adrenal glands, leading to symptoms like fatigue and weakness.