The cumulative biological wear and tear that results from responses to stress that seek to maintain body equilibrium is known as:

A. hassle.
B. hardiness.
C. biofeedback.
D. allostatic load.


Answer: D

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The client chews an apple and starts the swallowing process

As the food bolus enters the back of the mouth and swallowing is initiated, the nurse knows that the client's motor impulses are being carried out by which of the following cranial nerves? Select all that apply. A) Trigeminal (V) B) Vagus (X) C) Hypoglossal (XII) D) Abducent (VI)

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A prominent form of mind and body intervention that exists within traditional Chinese medicine is

A. yoga. B. moxibustion. C. t'ai chi. D. reiki.

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This is responsible for the testes releasing testosterone and females to stimulate progesterone, and causes egg to be released (ovulation). This is high in women mid cycle.

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