Far More Than Attacks from Foreign Powers,Byzantium's Largest Difficulty Over

question 5

Multiple Choice

Far more than attacks from foreign powers,Byzantium's largest difficulty over the years was

• A)Mongolian invasions.
• B)Invasions from the western part of the Roman Empire.
• C)Condemnations from the pope.
• D)Plague.
• E)Climatic catastrophes.

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Definitions:

Mineralcorticoids

A class of steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal glands that regulate sodium and potassium balance in the body.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption and promoting calcium uptake by bone tissue.

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids that are involved in the regulation of electrolyte and water balance by the kidneys.

Glucocorticoids

Steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that regulate metabolism, inflammation, immune response, and stress.