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An inflammation of the thin, transparent membrane covering the visible portion of the sclera and lining the inside of the eyelids results in

The sensor receptive cells in the retina that function best in dim light and enable night vision are the

Hypersecretion of hGH that causes overgrowth of the hands and feet, abnormal thickening of the bones of the face, and excessive overgrowth of soft tissue, occurring after puberty, is called

An inflammation of the thin, transparent membrane covering the visible portion of the sclera and lining the inside of the eyelids results in

What statement(s) is/are true about a simple goiter?

Insufficient secretion of PTH by the parathyroid gland is called

A congenital hypothyroid condition that causes mental and growth retardation in the infant or young child is called

A deficiency in the release of vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone [ADH]) by the posterior pituitary gland causes

The syndrome caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, which results in excessive circulating cortisol levels, fatigue, muscular weakness, and changes in body appearance, is called

Polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, weight loss, and fatigue are the principal signs and symptoms of