A Tort Is

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Multiple Choice

A tort is:

• A) negligent injury that can result in fines or imprisonment for less than one year
• B) a criminal act
• C) a felony
• D) a civil wrong not a breach of contract
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Adrenocortical Insufficiency

A condition where the adrenal cortex produces insufficient steroid hormones, such as cortisol and aldosterone.

Addison Disease

A hormonal disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands produce insufficient amounts of certain hormones, notably cortisol and aldosterone.

Diabetes Insipidus

A condition characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of severely diluted urine, with reduction of fluid intake having no effect on the concentration of the urine.