Which Is NOT a Correct Consequence of Surgical Removal of Portions

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands?

• A)adrenal cortex-bronzing of skin,no increase in blood glucose levels in response to stress,dehydration and death
• B)pineal gland-decrease in T cell immune function
• C)parathyroid glands-drop in blood calcium level and tetany (muscles shake)
• D)ovaries-alteration in menstrual cycle and change in secondary sex characteristics
• E)adult thyroid-low pulse rate and body temperature and lethargy

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