What was the cause of this patient fainting? what is the “underlying cause”?
6. what is the definition of “pallor”? why did she present with this sign? 7. beta-hcg is a hormone produced by the placenta. what is this hormone used to assess? 8. what is this serious, potentially life-threatening diagnosis?

Which can be an effective way to reduce stress? a) getting in the habit of doing things perfectly the first time b) engaging in a fun physical activity on a regular basis c)taking an antacid for a stress-based stomachache d)studying extra hard the night before a test

Does the weight loss program have practical significance? a. no, the program is not practically significant because the results are likely to occur even if the weight loss program has no effect. b. yes, the program is practically significant because the results are too unlikely to occur by chance. c. yes, the program is practically significant because the amount of lost weight is large enough to be considered practically significant. d. no, the program is not practically significant because the amount of weight lost is trivial.

Ruth is 44 years old. at her medical checkup, her doctor notices that ruth's lymph nodes are enlarged. after some blood tests and a ct scan, ruth's doctor diagnoses her with ( ) , a cancer that typically starts in the lymphocytes and can spread to the bone marrow.