What happens to the cell and the animal if the mitochondria malfunctions?

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by a. a refusal to eat enough food to maintain normal, healthy body weight and/or the use of measures to produce severe weight loss. b. high fat intake and low level of physical activity. c. alternating binge eating and purging through vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics. d. normal food consumption interrupted by episodes of high consumption, resulting in obesity.

Which of these gives the best indication that a health service is based on pseudoscience?

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?