An Important Advance in the Study of the Physiology of Stress

question 36

Multiple Choice

An important advance in the study of the physiology of stress came with the discovery in the 1990s that stress triggers the release of __________,which play a role in inflammation and fever.

• A) cytokines
• B) glucocorticoids
• C) adrenocorticotropic hormones
• D) thiamines
• E) catecholamines

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Definitions:

Institutional Ethics Committees

Groups within healthcare or research institutions that review, oversee, and provide guidance on ethical issues.

Whistleblowing

The act of exposing any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization.

Fraudulent Billing

The act of intentionally billing for services that were not provided or billing for a higher level of services than was actually delivered, commonly seen in healthcare fraud.

Unsafe Work Practices

Work methods or procedures that increase the risk of accident, injury, or illness among workers or the public.