Jorge Has Been So Busy at Work That He Has

question 83

Multiple Choice

Jorge has been so busy at work that he has not had time to eat all day.The hormone secreted by his hypothalamus that will cause him to feel hungry is

• A) PYY.
• B) orexin.
• C) leptin.
• D) ghrelin.

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Definitions:

Chest Radiograph

An X-ray image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs, heart, and chest wall.

Do-not-resuscitate Order

A medical order to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Airway Obstruction

A blockage in the breathing passages that can be partial or complete, posing a serious risk to the affected individual.

Cardiopulmonary Arrest

A medical emergency characterized by the cessation of both heart and lung function.