Which hormone, produced primarily in the stomach, stimulates appetite?

a. insulin
b. ghrelin
c. leptin
d. peptin
e. glycogen


b

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While working in the neonatal intensive care unit, the nurse notes an infant's oxygen saturation has been 98% for the past 4 hours. The infant has been receiving oxygen at 4 L. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?

A. Turn the oxygen level down to 3 L and monitor closely to reduce the risk of eye damage. B. Leave the oxygen level at its current rate to reduce the risk of lung damage. C. Turn the oxygen level down to 2 L and monitor closely to evaluate the infant's readiness for transfer out of the ICU. D. Leave the oxygen level at its current rate and inform the parents the baby will need supplemental oxygen at home.

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Rhonchi are abnormal crackling sounds made during inhalation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The field of medicine concerned with the development and care of children and specializing in the treatment and prevention of the diseases and disorders peculiar to children is known as pediatrics

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When a sprinter runs a 60-yard dash, he/she is primarily using which type of muscle fiber?

A. Golgi tendon organs B. Fast twitch C. Slow twitch D. Muscle spindles

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