Which word should fill in the blanks?  ……………………………….are chemical substances in food required by the body to perform its basic functions. Most ……………………………must be obtained from our diet since the human body does not synthesize or produce them.

The pH-regulating mechanism that works most slowly is the:

The hormone that stimulates the breakdown of fat and protein and the conversion of fat and protein to glucose  as well enhances tissues repair and anti-inflammatory  is:

The hormone that stimulates secretion of testosterone by the testes is:

The effect of oxytocin on the mammary glands is to:

Which statement most correctly decribes the main function of the lymph nodes?

Humoral immunity triggers the production of _________ to fight pathogens

A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who presents with the following conditions: A) Pain from a recent surgery B) Anxiety about the upcoming discharge C) Concern about difficulty sleeping due to hospital noise D) Lack of understanding about the prescribed medication According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, in what order should the nurse prioritize the care for this patient?

Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize for a patient in the emergency room? A) Administering pain medication for a fractured leg B) Checking blood pressure for a stable post-op patient C) Administering oxygen to a patient with labored breathing D) Preparing discharge papers for a patient with a mild headache  

The nurse is preparing to triage victims of a train derailment who are being transported to the emergency department. Which victims would need immediate (emergent) care? Select all that apply.