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How does the anatomical lateral position differ from the term medial?
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Away from the midline of the body or body part.
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A line projecting at right angles to the plane of motion best describes which of the following body movements?
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Axis of joint rotation
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You are double-checking the doctor's orders before going into one of your patients, Mrs. Jones room. What would it mean for Mrs.Jones if the doctor's orders are written as NPO?
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May not have anything to eat or drink
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You have just completed screening a patient with an appointment for blurred vision in the right eye.how should you document this information correctly?
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Patient complains blurred vision-right eye
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You would not find which of the following components in the cytoplasm of a cell?
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Nucleus
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The network of tubules that moves molecules within the cee is the
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Endoplasmic reticulum
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What part of the cell provides the primary source of cellular energy?
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Mitochondria
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What part of the cell plays an important roll in processing proteins within the cell and other areas of the body?
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Ribosomes
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Which phase of mitosis would signify that nucleus of the cell is actually dividing?
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Anaphase
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In what part of the cell life cycle would the cell continue to grow until it divided again?
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Interphase
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The complicated process responsable for the distinction of cell characteristics is known as
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Cell differentiation
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What type of tissue is found in the spinal cord?
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Nervous
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what type of tissue can change its shape?
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Muscle
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Because its striated appearance, which tissue is similar to skeletal mucle tissue?
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Cardiac muscle
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Which muscle is attached to the eyelid?
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Levator plapebrae superioris
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Aqueous humor fills the space between the cornea and the
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Iris
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What part of the eye is largely responsable for viewing dimly lit images?
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Rods
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What nerve is the pathway to vision?
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Optic
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The auditory ossicles are located in the
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Middle ear
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Movement of the stapes causes stimulation of fluid within the
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Cochlea
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What is the system of chambers and tubes within the inner ear call?
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Labyrinth
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Which of the following is a nasal air passage way?
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Middle meatus
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Odors are described as belonging to which of this groups?
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Seven primary odors, or a combination of at least two of them.
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What part of the nasal cavity does the superior meatus, middle meatus and inferior meatus make up?
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Nasal conchae
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The layer of the epidermis that is next to the deepest layer is the
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stratum spinosum
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Which glands play a role in keeping the hair and the skin soft and waterproof?
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Sebaceous
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The nails grows outward the white area at the base called the
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Lunera
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What substance is secreted by the sebaceous gland?
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Sedum
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Pigmentation is attributed to
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Melanin
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What substance does melanocyte produce?
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Melanin
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Where would you find very little compact bone in the skeletal system?
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Bone ends
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Where are nerves and blood vessels contained in the bone?
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Medullary cavity
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What bones are usually located within tendons where pressure is frequently applied?
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Sesamoid
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What is the name of the triangular shaped bone that lies over the anterior portion of the knee joint?
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Patella
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The epimysium is located beneath the
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Fascia
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What type of muscle is skeletal muscle?
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Voluntary; striated
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The muscle layer that lies just below the epimysium is the
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Perimysium
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What attaches skeletal muscles to the bone?
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Tendons
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What type of joint joins the distal end of the tibia and fibula?
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Syndesmosis
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What type of joint connects the sternum and first rib?
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Synchondrosis
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What fluid acts as a joint lubricant and a nutrient supplier for cartilage within the joint?
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Synovial
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The valve that leads from the right atrium to the right ventricle is the
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Tricuspid valve
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What is the term for the muscular portion of the heart?
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Myocardium
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What is the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle?
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Mitral
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What cells are responsable for the clotting action in blood?
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Platelets
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The prssure in the blood vessels when the heart is at rest between contractions is the
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Diastolic blood pressure
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What vein returns blood back to the heart from the lower body?
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Inferior vena cava
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What is the only vein that carries oxygenated blood?
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Pulmonary
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What is the purpose of the lymphatic system?
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Defends the body against infections and remove excess fluid.
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Vessels that lead out of the lymph nodes are called
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Efferent lymphatic organ
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What is the largest lymphatic organ?
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Spleen
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Lymph is transported through the lymphatic trunk directly to the
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collecting duct
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What special organs do the larger lymphatic vessels lead to?
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lymph nodes
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What part of the lymph system acts as the filter?
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Nodes
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what lymphatic organ is located in the mediastium between the aorta and sternum?
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Thymus
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Where does lymph from the right lymphatic duct empty
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Right subclavian vein
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Once excess fluid from the body tissue enters lymphatic capillaries, it is known as
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lymph
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The larynx is composed of many cartilages?
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Three single and three paired cartilages
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What part of the lower respiratory system does the air travel to and from the lungs through a cylindrical tube composed of cartilages?
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Trachea
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During inhalation the intercostal muscular contraction permits the ribs to move
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Forward and slightly upward
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The amount of air that enters and leaves the lungs with each natural respiration is known as
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Tidal air
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The small spaces between neurons are called the
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synapses
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What type of neutron has one axon extending from one end of the soma and one dendrite extending from the other?
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Bipolar
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The part of the brain stem that connects to the spinal cord is the
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Medula oblongata
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What are the three major parts of the brain?
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Cerebrum, cerebellum and brain stem
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What is the function of the interior of the cerebrum?
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Storing knowlege
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What is the name of the large intersection of interlaced spinal nerves
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Plexus
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What cranial nerve is responsable for the sensation of sight?
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Optic
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What cranial nerve conveys taste?
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Glossopharyngeal
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The "fight-or-flight" reaction is controlled by the
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sympathetic nervous system
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The parasympathetic nervous system is designed to
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Prevent extensive overworking of the body
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Where is the sigmoid colon located in the abdominal cavity?
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LLQ
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The layer of the alimentary canal that is responsable for movement of substances through the canal is the
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Muscular
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What part of the alimentary canal is between the pharynx and the stomach?
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Esophagus
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The ileocecal valve in the small intestine connects to the
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cecum
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What is the mucous membrane that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth?
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Frenulum
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What is the difference in the number of primary teeth and the number of permanent teeth a person will develop
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12
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Where will undigested chime go after leaving the ileum?
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Cecum
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Which organ absorbs beneficial water for use by the body?
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Colon
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What gland secretes a substance to moisten food particles and help with swallowing?
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Salivary
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What liquid is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder?
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Bile
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Kidneys are in the posterior abdominal cavity and extend from the
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Thoracic to the lumbar spinal region
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What is the primary function of the renal cortex?
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Protect kidneyfunctions in the renal medulla
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Backflow of urine into the ureters is prevented by
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A flap of mucous membrane
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The urge to urinate is usually frist experienced when the bladder contains approximately how many milliliters of urine?
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250
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What part of the kidney filters blood to remove waste and regulate water and electrolyte concentrations?
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Nephron
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The testes are two oval-shaped structures that are made of
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connective tissue
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The coiled tubule located on the top and to the side of each testis is the
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epididymis
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Where are sperm cells produced?
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testes
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Fluid is secreted from the seminal vesicles to help carry sperm through the
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ejaculatory duct
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What is the inner wall of the uterus called?
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Endometrium
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What happens to the ovum after a sperm fertilizes it?
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Travels to the uterus and attaches to the endometrium
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The second phase of the menstrual cycle begins when
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an ovum is released from one of the ovaries
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What is the term used to describe the first menstrual cycle that occurs once puberty is reached?
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Menarche
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What hormone is secreted during the menstrual cycle?
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Progesterone
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The pituitary gland is divided into sections called the
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Anterior lobe the posterior lobe
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which organ secrets the adrenocorticotropic hormone?
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Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
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Which hormone accounts for the majority of the thyroid hormones?
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Thyroxine
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Which part of the adrenal gland makes up most of it?
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Adrenal cortex
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