General asepsis describes a condition in which
no pathogens are present.
few pathogens are present.
many pathogens are present.

One of the functions of the endocrine system in the body is to what

"follow hollywood's hottest diet craze to use more calories and feel great" this article most likely a) provides an easy-to-follow nutrition plan b) includes recommendations that are unsafe c) gives expert advice on creating a healthy lifestyle d) sets a realistic goal for health and weight loss

An 80-year-old woman comes to the urgent care clinic with dyspnoea on exertion. on physical examination, her blood pressure is 100/70, and her pulse is 75. she has no pulsus paradoxus. her jugular veins are distended, and she has distant heart sounds. in addition, she has extra third and fourth heart sounds. her liver is enlarged, and she has pedal oedema. she has occasional premature ventricular contractions on her electrocardiogram. a chest x-ray reveals clear lung fields with a dilated cardiac silhouette. her echocardiogram reveals ventricular walls with a "speckled pattern". which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? - alcoholic cardiomyopathy- amyloidosis- haemochromatosis- tuberculosis- viral myocarditis