Hyposecretion of insulin causes diabetes mellitus.

An abnormal condition of low sodium in the blood is called:

Hypothyroidism that develops during adulthood is known as cretinism.

The prefix exo- means:

The cerebral cortex consists of _________ matter

Which of the following describes the correct path of light through the eye’s refractive structures?

A chef accidentally splashes hot oil on his hand and immediately pulls it away due to pain. Which type of receptor is primarily responsible for initiating this reflexive withdrawal?

A 50-year-old man presents with chronic abdominal bloating, constipation, and poor digestion. Endoscopy shows no structural obstruction. Further testing reveals that his gastrointestinal smooth muscle and glands are intact, but motility patterns are uncoordinated and do not respond to stimulation of either sympathetic or parasympathetic nerves. Which nervous system is primarily responsible for coordinating his gastrointestinal motility, blood flow, and secretion independently of the central nervous system?

A patient visits their doctor and explains that since being hit on the cheek with a hockey puck, they have been suffering from dry eyes and a dry mouth. It’s apparent to the doctor that, because both lacrimal secretion and salivary secretion are affected, there may be damage to the _________ nerve.

Consider a basketball player whose heart is racing during the final moments of a game. With seconds on the clock, she makes a jump shot. Her excitement is a function of her _________ nervous system, and her movements are a function of her _________ nervous system.