Each chapter closes with Critical Thinking Questions (listed below) as a review of chapter
material that focuses on the role of the medical assistant. 1. If a patient had his pituitary gland removed, what
hormone supplements would he need? 2. What is the danger of a diabetic injecting too much
insulin? 3. Why is hyposecretion (insufficient secretion) of thyroid
hormone in newborns more serious than hyposecretion
in adults? |