What are endorphins?

What will be an ideal response?


Endorphins are proteins that are released by the brain that have analgesic properties.

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Two patients have the same insurance plan and the same DRG. Patient Jones's inpatient stay lasted 1 day. Patient Smith's inpatient stay lasted 21/2 days. How much more will the PPS pay for Smith's claim?

What will be an ideal response?

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The intent of most Workers' Compensation Acts is to establish a system under which a worker no longer has to prove ____________________ on the part of the employer.

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

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Enzymes are:

A. proteins that are catalysts within the body. B. carbohydrates that are catalysts within the body. C. transport proteins. D. structural proteins.

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The objective of the root operation "performance" is to _____.

A. measure the physiologic function of a body system B. completely take over the physiologic functions of a body system C. control a portion of a physiologic function D. enhance the working system for high endurance activities

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