The Nurse Explains That the Diagnostic Test That Can Scan

question 35

Short Answer

The nurse explains that the diagnostic test that can scan the chest and the abdomen in less than 30 seconds is the _____________ _____.

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Definitions:

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol, important for stress response.

Pineal Gland

A small, pinecone-shaped gland in the brain that produces melatonin, which helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that play critical roles in the body's stress response, metabolism, immune reaction, and inflammation control.

Atherosclerosis

A cardiovascular disease characterized by the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on artery walls.