Match Each Abbreviation with Its Associated Explanation

question 33

Multiple Choice

Match each abbreviation with its associated explanation.

-ACTH

• A)type 1 and type 2 are forms of this condition
• B)an electrolyte
• C)test assessing the function of an endocrine gland in the neck
• D)secretion of this hormone stimulates an endocrine gland above the kidney
• E)secretion of this hormone from the anterior pituitary gland stimulates an endocrine gland in the neck
• F)hormone secreted from the thyroid gland
• G)treatment for Graves disease to destroy an overactive thyroid gland
• H)posterior pituitary gland fails to release vasopressin
• I)somatotropin
• J)test to assess the sugar levels in the blood

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Definitions:

Scientific Method

A systematic process for investigating phenomena and acquiring new knowledge through observation and experiment.

Evaluating Conclusions

The process of assessing the soundness, validity, or plausibility of the outcomes derived from research or reasoning.

Theory

A broad idea or set of closely related ideas that attempts to explain observations and to make predictions about future observations.

Observations

Observations involve the active acquisition of information from a primary source, using the senses as the primary data collection tools.