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How does the endocrine system affect the body's functions? o o o o it secretes enzymes directly into the bloodstream. it secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream. it secretes enzymes through ducts to the surface of organs. it secretes hormones through ducts to the surface of organs.

Which action is an appropiate immediate response to a flood? a. removing wet clothing b.marking flooodwater levels c.avoding crossing flowing water d.walking, no driving, through water

A48-year-old male presents with an 8-day history of productive cough, subjective fevers, and malaise. he is otherwise healthy without any active medical problems. he is a social drinker of alcohol, and denies any tobacco or drug use. on physical examination, the patient is alert and oriented. his temperature is 100.4 0 f, pulse rate is 56, respiratory rate is 18, and blood pressure is 133/64. heent is within normal limits and a chest exam has diffuse expiratory wheeze with decreased sounds to the right lower lung fields. blood labs reveal wbc 14.4, hgb 11.3, plt 233, alt 65, ast 102, and po 4 2.1. a chest x-ray reveals a dense consolidation with bulging fissures. based on these findings, what is the most likely pathogen affecting this patient?