Which Endocrine Disorder Is Correctly Matched with the Malfunctioning Gland

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which endocrine disorder is correctly matched with the malfunctioning gland?

• A)Graves disease and the thyroid
• B)giantism and the posterior pituitary gland
• C)goiter and the adrenal medulla
• D)diabetes mellitus and the parathyroid glands
• E)dwarfism and the adrenal cortex

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