Which Explains Why Cool-Mist Vaporizers Rather Than Steam Vaporizers Are

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which explains why cool-mist vaporizers rather than steam vaporizers are recommended in home treatment of childhood respiratory tract infections?

• A) They are safer.
• B) They are less expensive.
• C) Respiratory secretions are dried.
• D) A more comfortable environment is produced.

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Definitions:

Insulin Receptors

Proteins on the surface of cells that bind insulin, triggering the cell to absorb glucose from the bloodstream.

Energy Source

Any substance or system that provides power to operate or perform work, typically through chemical, electrical, or mechanical means.

Pancreatic Polypeptide

A hormone produced by the pancreas that aids in the regulation of pancreatic secretion activities and the control of food intake.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the secretion of several other hormones, including growth hormone and insulin.