Optional Extra Credit (worth 2 points): Define, describe, an…

Optional Extra Credit (worth 2 points): Define, describe, and/or explain ONE of the following terms or phrases in enough detail it is clear you understand the concept/phrase. permaculture the role of fire in longleaf pine ecosystems how tomatoes are grown on Iceland (based on the video in your module)      

A 28-year-old woman presents with concerns about irregular m…

A 28-year-old woman presents with concerns about irregular menstrual cycles and difficulty losing weight. She also reports excessive facial hair growth and occasional acne. Laboratory studies show elevated serum testosterone and insulin levels. Most women with classic polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have which of the following underlying features?

A 32-year-old woman at 28 weeks of gestation is diagnosed wi…

A 32-year-old woman at 28 weeks of gestation is diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) after an abnormal oral glucose tolerance test. She has no prior history of diabetes. Which of the following best explains the physiological mechanism contributing to the development of gestational diabetes?