Steroid hormones used to treat a wide variety of inflammatory diseases are known as:

A. androgens
B. asthmatics
C. corticosteroids
D. hydrocortisones


c
Rationale: Corticosteroids are steroid hormones used to treat a wide variety of inflammatory diseases, including nasal congestion, rhinitis, and asthma.

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A. nosepiece. B. top ties. C. bottom ties. D. face protector.

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____ is a disorder that involves the destruction of the nerve myelin sheath, is an inflammatory disorder thought to be triggered by either a viral or environmental cause.

A. Gullain-Barré syndrome B. Parkinson's disease C. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis D. Multiple sclerosis

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It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric intake be made up of protein? 

A. 5% B. 4% to 8% C. 10% to 35% D. 40% to 50% E. 50% to 60%

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