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Which gland in the body has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

A patient has a fever of 105°F, irritability, delirium, tachycardia, vomiting, and hypotension. These signs and symptoms are most consistent with:

The epiglottis can be BEST described as:

A patient presents with a history of frequent urination, signs and symptoms of dehydration, and a blood glucose of 958 mg/dL. There is no acetone odor on his breath. To which of the following can the absence of an acetone odor most likely be attributed?

A finding of exophthalmos and goiter should increase your suspicion for a problem with the:

_____ is a normal bacterial inhabitant of human or animal intestines.

Which of the following statements about hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma (HHNK) is true?

A 63-year-old female with a history of type II diabetes presents with a four-day history of increased urination and thirst. She called EMS this morning when she experienced a brief period of dizziness while getting out of bed. Your assessment reveals a BP of 108/60, RR of 14 and regular, and a HR of 122 and regular. You also note that the patient is slightly confused and has warm, dry skin and mucous membranes. Based on this patient presentation, what other finding could you expect?

The parathyroid glands regulate the levels of circulating _____.

The part of the brain that contains aspects of your personality and emotions is called the __________?