People who get less sleep have ____

a. less inflammation in the body
b. lower blood pressure
c. higher blood levels of cortisol
d. a heightened immune system
e. enhanced mental function


c

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A nurse is caring for a child with sickle cell anemia. The parent is asking the nurse about a treatment that would cure the child. Which is the best answer the nurse can provide the parent?

1. "Improving the nitric acid bioavailability can cure the child." 2. "Blood transfusion done at frequent intervals can cure the child." 3. "Splenectomy can cure the child." 4. "Treatments are aimed at reducing complications, but do not cure the condition."

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How does combining aerobic exercise with weight training contribute to more rapid weight loss?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements regarding symptoms of heart attack is FALSE?

A. An individual may feel a heavy weight or feeling of pressure in the chest. B. Pain may radiate to the neck, jaw, left or right shoulder or arm. C. In large studies, more women than men did not have chest pain or discomfort with their heart attack. D. All symptoms occur in all cases; they are just not always recognized.

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