What is the function of the alpha-goblin gene found on chromosome 16 of humans? a. codes for a carbohydrate that is carried in the blood to give the cells of the body energyb. codes for 1 of the 2 subunits from which hemoglobin is madec. codes for an enzyme that causes cells to form a globular mass to clot bloodd. codes for a lipid that balls up in water because it does not mix well with water

What is a self-improvement strategy for a parent with a busy schedule? a. spend more time watching exercise shows on tv. b. start exercising when the kids are grown. c. use a calendar to plan daily exercise. d. write in a journal about the importance of exercise.

There is only one copy machine at your office. you have to make 1000 copies of an expense report. after you begin copying, two other employees show up in the copy room. each has to make only 10 copies each. what is the proper etiquette in this situation?

A92-year-old man with a 45-year history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is intubated in the icu because of a bout of viral pneumonia that fails to improve after 72 hours of antibiotics. although the inspired fraction of oxygen is 100%, the patient's po2 remains at 57 mmhg. positive-end expiratory pressure (peep) is added to allow the inspired fraction of oxygen. twelve hours after the introduction of peep the patient suddenly become hypotensive. at the same time, his oxygen saturation drops from 92% to 61%. on physical examination, his bp is 80/50 mmhg and his pulse is 124/min. he has distended neck veins and distant heart sounds. which of the following would also most likely be seen on this patient's physical examination? - absence of breath sounds in the right hemithorax- high amplitude carotid artery upstroke- a pleural friction rub- pulsus alternans- splenomegaly