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The Parents of a Child with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Ask

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The parents of a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia ask about the best approach for maintaining remission of the disease.The nurse informs them that the most effective therapy would be:


Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, and maintaining daily physiological cycles.

Ghrelin

A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite and signals the brain to increase food intake.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that regulates body weight by signaling the brain to reduce appetite and increase energy expenditure.

Insulin

A hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.

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