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A Patient Has a Disorder Affecting the Adrenal Cortex

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A patient has a disorder affecting the adrenal cortex.Which hormones should the nurse expect to be affected in this patient? (Select all that apply.)


Definitions:

Marrow

A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, where blood cells are produced.

Periosteum

Fibrous connective tissue that covers the surface of a long bone; contains blood vessels that service the cells within the bone.

Ligaments

Strong, flexible bands of connective tissue that connect bones to other bones at joints.

Cartilage

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints, rib cage, and ear.

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