Although the fertility rate for women in the united states has declined in recent years to a value below replacement level, the united states population is still increasing because of lower average age at first marriage
a lower infant death rates
b increased longevity
c improved health care
d immigration e submit

A41-year-old man comes to the clinic complaining of a chronic cough over the past 4 months, which has now been accompanied by haemoptysis. he denies smoking or any past medical history. on physical examination, his head and neck examination is normal. his lungs have diffuse bilateral rales. cardiac examination is normal. laboratory findings reveal na 142 meq/l, k 4.2 meq/l, cl 110 meq/l, hco3 24 meq/l, bun (blood urea nitrogen) 39 mg/dl, creatinine 2.9 mg/dl. urinalysis reveals microscopic haematuria and 4+ proteinuria. which of the following serologic blood tests would most confirm the suspected diagnosis? - anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies- anti-mitochondrial antibodies- anti-neutrophilic antibodies- anti-parietal cell antibodies- anti-smooth muscle antibodies

Which statement is false? a. an extinction burst is the complete cessation of the target behavior after the extinction procedure has started. b. extinction procedures should not be used with behaviors that cause serious injury to the subject. c. if the behavior analyst does not have the ability to control the subject's access to reinforcement, an extinction procedure should not be implemented. d. spontaneous recovery of the target behavior will be short-lived, as long as the extinction procedure remains in effect

Which of the following statements should you expect from a patient who has accepted the fact that he is terminally ill