If a Person Had a Tumor That Caused Over-Secretion of the Posterior

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a person had a tumor that caused over-secretion of the posterior pituitary hormones, which of the following hormones would you expect to see at elevated levels?

• A) Ecdysone
• B) Oxytocin
• C) Calcitonin
• D) Insulin
• E) Aldosterone

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of many types of data where most values cluster around a central mean.

Normal Distribution

A type of statistical distribution where data forms a symmetrical bell-shaped curve, with most values clustering around a central mean value.

Illusory Correlation

The cognitive mistake of perceiving a relationship between two variables even when none exists, often leading to erroneous conclusions or stereotypes.

Negative Correlation

A statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases.