Question 1          

In adrenocortical insufficiency, such as Addison disease, the most severe manifestations are the result of

An insufficient amount of T4 and T3

Deficiencies in the renin-angiotensin system

An insufficient amount of circulating cortisol

Decreased levels of all the adrenocortical hormones

Question 2          

Individuals with diabetes mellitus are particularly susceptible to infections of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Skin

Vagina

Esophagus

Urinary tract

Respiratory passages

Question 3          

The strong risk factors for colon cancer include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Aging

Gender

Heredity

Crohn disease

High-fat diet