In what way can patients exercise caution where TCM theraples are concerned? A. learn enough about herbal medicines to buy and use them on their own

B. consider the unverifiable nature of TCM theraples and stick with conventional theraples

C. research the effects of herbal medicines on conventional medicines and use them with a doctor's guidance

D. use TCM therapies only in countries where it is the main form of medicine practiced

E. use conventional medicines for pain relief because acupuncture works no better than a placebo

Energy needs, in total kilocalories per day, are greater during than any other time of life. a.childhood b.infancy c.adulthood d.adolescence

Sally is a 43-year-old mother of two who has gained 50 pounds over the past 5 years. she is 64 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds with a bmi of 30.8. her waist circumference is 37 inches. she acknowledges that she is not as physically active as she would like to be. she also notes how recent stresses in her life have affected her sleep and seem to have triggered her appetite for sweets and comfort foods. sally's father recently died from complications of type 2 diabetes, and her mother and sisters are overweight. sally says she is very motivated to "not get diabetes" and is disturbed that her recent physical exam revealed mildly elevated blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels. 1. sally stated that recent stresses in her life are affecting her sleep and seemed to have triggered her appetite for sweets and comfort foods. which of the following statements would be best to explain why her lack of sleep has increased her appetite? a. lack of sleep decreases ghrelin levels. b. levels of neuropeptide y, a brain chemical that causes carbohydrate cravings, are high and may contribute to her sleep problems. c. the satiety hormone leptin increases with lack of sleep. d. lack of sleep increases uncoupling protein. e. lack of sleep increases levels of ghrelin which stimulates appetite and decreases levels of leptin which decreases appetite.

Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack ocygen-dependent tissues known to be particularly sensitive to these compounds? a.nerveb.vesicantsc.cyanide compoundsd.pulmonary