The sudden deaths that occur during fasting, severe diarrhea, or severe vomiting are thought to be due to heart failure caused by a loss of _____
a. potassium
b. magnesium
c. selenium
d. chloride
a
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A protein produced by adipose cells that inhibits inflammation and protects against insulin resistance is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Chronic dehydration increases a man's risk of developing
A. kidney stones. B. calcium deposits. C. gallstones. D. a fever.
Neurotransmitter enhancement is an attribute of a(n) _____, and neurotransmitter blocking is an attribute of a(n) _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The Waltons had dinner at their favorite local restaurant. Marty had a hamburger, Jill had grilled chicken, and Lori had clams on spaghetti. They had wine with dinner, ordered dessert, and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Late the next day, Marty starting having stomach pains. Soon he also had diarrhea and began vomiting. Jill decided he should go to the emergency room at the hospital and so off
they went. The medical intern saw Marty in extreme pain and immediately began asking him questions. Let's see if you can answer the following questions as well as the intern. If the grilled chicken had been the cause of illness, which would have most likely been the cause? a. Campylobacter jejuni b. Listeria monocytogenes c. Staphylococcus aureus d. Norwalk-type virus