Glucose that circulates in the bloodstream is kept
within a normal range by
being used up for energy or being atored in
the form of glycogen.
the hypothalamus raising or lowering internal
body temperature
a positive feedback mechaniam controlled by
the hormone insulin
the enlarging of blood vessels when body
temperature goes beyond the set point

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery