A High Level of _________ Is Indicative of an Increased

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Short Answer

A high level of _________ is indicative of an increased risk of heart disease.

Recognize the main types of stress and how they influence geologic structures.

Illustrate how force and stress vary with the physical properties of materials.

Identify the types of tectonic forces and their effects on rock structures.

Describe how rocks respond to stress and deformation under different conditions.

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Definitions:

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids, hormones that are involved in the regulation of electrolyte and water balance, primarily by the kidneys.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates serum calcium and phosphate levels.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose by cells.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones including cortisol and aldosterone.