Which anterior pituitary hormone is also called somatotropin?
A) prolactin
B) growth hormone
C) luteinizing hormone
D) melanocyte-stimulating hormone
B) growth hormone
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The most harmful consequence of environmental abuse is
A. acid rain. B. contaminated drinking water. C. global climate change. D. pesticides.
Which of the following statements regarding erythrocytes is FALSE?
A) Hemoglobin is an iron-containing molecule inside erythrocytes. B) Erythrocytes live an average of 120 days. C) Bilirubin from worn out erythrocytes is recycled by the liver. D) Worn out erythrocytes are removed by the spleen.
The nurse is counseling a client whose BMI is 28.5 and has newly started taking atorvastatin (Lipitor). Which of the following lifestyle recommendations will the nurse make as well?
A. Reduced salt intake B. Smoking cessation C. Weight loss D. Decreased intake of animal fats E. Increased water consumption to 10 to 12 glasses per day
You are working with a group of sedentary adults in a program designed to help them become more physically active. Based on population studies of motivational factors, which of these would be MOST likely to be successful in motivating a sedentary person to become physically active.
A. Meditation and self-reflection B. A sense of accomplishment C. An incentive or tangible award D. Each of these is equally likely to motivate a sedentary individual to become physically active.