In which of the following ways does the nervous system differ from the endocrine system?

effects are fast-acting and short-lived

involved in coordinating the body's activities

use chemical messengers

the use of receptor proteins and complexes

Which of the following processes does the body not use protein to perform? a. repairing muscles b. producing hormones c. making hemoglobin d. creating amino acids

Samuel is a 63-year-old single man who works full time in a food processing plant. he has a history of esophageal cancer, which was treated successfully with anti-cancer drugs and surgery four years ago. his weight had been stable at 135 pounds until 6 months ago. since then, he has experienced an involuntary weight loss of 10 pounds. he complains of a poor appetite and being overly weak, tired, and irritable. he also complains of cracks at the corners of his mouth and a chronic sore throat, which concerns him, given his cancer history. his usual diet is fairly consistent. he states that he rarely eats breakfast because he starts work at 6 a.m. he eats two deli meat sandwiches, "usually pastrami or salami," and a soda at 10 a.m., and may eat a candy bar in the afternoon when he gets off work. he often prepares and eats a frozen dinner or pizza at home in the evening and routinely drinks "about four or five beers" before going to bed. occasionally, he cooks roast and mashed potatoes for dinner and may have cereal with milk for a snack before bed. he rarely eats vegetables or fruit. 1. considering samuel's alcohol consumption, which b vitamin may he be deficient in? a. pantothenic acid b. niacin c. riboflavin d. biotin e. thiamin

What is the main goal of recommended dietary allowances (rdas)? to inspect school cafeterias across the united states to regulate foods sold at supermarkets and farmers' markets to investigate claims of tainted food being served in restaurants to indicate daily nutrient requirements