Which of the following advances offer hope for a cure in patient with endocrine problems? Select all that apply
1. Biochemistry
2. Technology
3. Genetics
4. Pharmacology
5. Diet therapy
1. Biochemistry
2. Technology
3. Genetics
4. Pharmacology
Rationale: Biochemistry. Advances in biochemistry offer hope in the search for cures and care of the patient with endocrine problems. Technology. Advances in technology offer hope in the search for cures and care of the patient with endocrine problems. Genetics. Advances in genetics offer hope in the search for cures and care of the patient with endocrine problems. Pharmacology. Advances in pharmacology offer hope in the search for cures and care of the patient with endocrine problems. Diet therapy. Diet therapy has not been associated with a cure in this area.
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