Answer:
The human body thrives on the balance of all its factors, including hormones that mediate the responses that our bodies give in different circumstances. During childhood development, these balances are vital for normal functioning. In Kyle´s case, this balance has been disrupted completely by the appearance of a pituitary tumor, which is clearly affecting the secretion of hormones, especially those who make his body enlarge and grow. Given this small background, the answers to your questions, are:
1. The hormone that is being affected by being secreted in excess by the pituitary is the hGH, human growth hormone, also known as somatotropin. It is the one responsible to signal all cells of the body to allow growth and development.
2. The condition that Kyle will exhibit if the corrective measures are not taken in time, is known as gigantism, or giantism. A condition in which the body enlarges beyond what is expected and there is disbalance in the height, and size of certain parts of the body.
3. The probable cause of the headaches and also the visual problems that Kyle is displaying is that the tumor in the pituitary is growing to protrude inferiorly from the gland and it is probably pressing on the optic chiasma of the child.
The answer to the question is D
Some prescription drug plans may have higher
operating costs and/or may offer enhanced coverage in return for an additional
premium amount. He could look at plan designs to see if one of the enhanced plans would serve his needs better than a plan based on the standard design.
Part D enrollees have three options for paying their Part D premium.
(1) Automatic electronic monthly mechanism, such as withdrawal from their checking or savings bank account or automatic deduction from their credit or debit card;
(2) Direct monthly billing from the plan; or
(3) Automatic deduction from their monthly Social Security Administration (SSA) benefit check.
• Typically it takes 2-3 months for SSA withholding to begin or end.
• When withholding begins, it will be for the 2-3 months of premiums owed.
• If a beneficiary is considering this option, he/she should call the plan first.
Generally the beneficiary must stay with the premium payment option for the entire year.