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Indicate Whether the Following Are Related to Hyposecretion or Hypersecretion

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Indicate whether the following are related to hyposecretion or hypersecretion (give "hypo" or "hyper") and identify the endocrine gland involved.
-Graves disease-hyper or hypo: _____ endocrine gland involved: __________


Definitions:

Dividing

The act or process of separating or partitioning something into parts or portions.

Free-Radical Theory

A hypothesis suggesting that aging and its related diseases are the result of accumulated damage from free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage cells.

Aging

The process of becoming older, a physiological process that leads to the decline of biological functions and the ability to adapt to metabolic stress.

DNA Damage

Refers to changes in the chemical structure of DNA, which can result from environmental factors, such as UV light or radiation, and can lead to mutations if not repaired.

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