Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the cells of the body to rapidly divide?
A) follicle-stimulating hormone
B) growth hormone
C) thyroid-stimulating hormone
D) luteinizing hormone
B) growth hormone
Growth hormone is responsible for the growth of the body by stimulating the cells
of the body to rapidly divide. Follicle-stimulating hormone is responsible for stimulating the
development of ova and sperm. Thyroid-stimulating hormone regulates the thyroid gland
function. Luteinizing hormone stimulates secretion of sex hormones in males and females and
plays a role in releasing ova in females.
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A) keep the ovary from producing an ovum B) keep the cervix from dilating C) stimulate the cervix to dilate D) stimulate the uterine muscle to contract
Which of the following procedures provides the patient with intravenous nutrition?
A) total parenteral nutrition B) gavage C) nasogastric intubation D) lavage
____ is the ability to see close objects but not distant ones, commonly called, nearsightedness.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word (s).
The intentional termination of life at the patient's request by someone other than the patient is referred to as
A. double euthanasia. B. voluntary euthanasia. C. passive euthanasia. D. involuntary euthanasia.