Which of the following patients would most benefit from indirect calorimetry?

a. 65 yo with hip fracture
b. 55 yo undergoing gastric bypass
c. 88 yo in the critical care unit for sepsis
d. 70 yo with pneumonia


c

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

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The energy required to fight or to flee from an enemy is provided by catabolism of stored energy prompted by which of the following hormones?

A) insulin B) ghrelin C) cortisol D) cholecystokinin (CCK)

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Children learn food preferences from valued or trusted others. Who has the least long-lasting influence?

a. Teachers b. Peers c. Older siblings d. Parents e. Daycare providers

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The part of the central nervous system that regulates the automatic responses of the body is the:

What will be an ideal response?

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