Food Intake Declines as COPD Progresses Because

question 50

Multiple Choice

Food intake declines as COPD progresses because:

• A)changes in hormonal levels lead to early satiety.
• B)high levels of carbon dioxide affects muscle function.
• C)cortisol suppresses appetite.
• D)mucus production interferes with swallowing.
• E)dyspnea may interfere with swallowing.

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Definitions:

Lithium

A chemical element often used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions to stabilize mood.

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Mood-stabilizing Drug

Medications used primarily to treat mood disorders and prevent swings between mania and depression.

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A surgical procedure that involves severing connections in the brain's prefrontal lobe.