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A 26 year old female, with a history of obesity, anxiety, and irregular periods, presents to her PCP for evaluation of infertility.  The exam is unremarkable except for hirsutism and obesity.  Ultrasound demonstrates cystic like features on the periphery of the ovaries as well as ovarian volumes >10mL (quite large!).  What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 42 year old male is shot with a nail gun during a construction accident.  The nail penetrates the left posterior triangle of the neck.  Exam demonstrates weakness in shrugging his left shoulder and turning his head to the right.  Which of the following nerves was most likely damaged?

The primary function of _________ is to support cell and tissue growth, maintenance, and repair.

A 20 year old college volleyball player cannot flex and medially rotate the thigh while running or climbing.  Which muscle is most likely injured?

In the human body, what is the most common type of feedback?

If the deep perineal nerve (a branch of the pudendal) is severed, what part of the vagina would lose innervation?

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for detrusor muscle contraction?

In order to maximize protein synthesis in younger adults, what is an ideal amount of luceine to consume per meal?

Eating disorders are more common in athletes.

A patient comes in with a history of GI distress, kidney stones, and confusion.  The patient is found to have a benign tumor of the left inferior parathyroid gland that causes elevated levels of PTH secretion.  What would the patient’s calcium levels look like?