Air Pressure

question 40

Multiple Choice

Air pressure:

• A)constantly changes in order to avoid equilibrium.
• B)is the force exerted in all directions by a column of air rising upward from the point of measurement.
• C)is exerted downward only.
• D)is independent of the force of gravity.

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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.