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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.
-Cushing syndrome-hyper or hypo: _____ endocrine gland involved: __________


Definitions:

Cranial Cavity

The space within the skull that houses the brain and other structures related to the central nervous system.

Mesonephros

A phase in the development of the vertebrate urinary and reproductive organs, serving as a temporary kidney during certain stages of embryonic development.

Pronephros

The most primitive form of the kidney found in embryonic development of vertebrates, functioning temporarily before giving way to more advanced kidney forms.

Allantois

An embryonic membrane in eggs and some mammals that deals with respiratory gas exchange and the management of waste.

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