How does stress affect the endocrine system? a. release hormones to speed up the digestive system for energy b. releases hormones to slow down heart rate to conserve energy c. releases hormones to slow down breathing rate to conserve energy d. releases hormones to speed up glucose production for energy choose all that apply

Stan is a ninth grader involved in active sports. which list of food would provide him with a balanced diet

Effective communication consists of a. verbal and nonverbal communication and speaking clearly and loudly b. verbal communication and stereotyping c. verbal and nonverbal communication and active listening skills d. nonverbal communication and minimal interruptions   select the best answer from the choices provided.

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