Why are children below five years at high risk for foodborne illness? O A. They have compromised immune systems.
OB. They have developing immune systems.
OC. Their weak stomachs produce less acid.
D.
Their stomachs retain food for a long time.

The embryonic stage is the most critical stage of fetal development. true false

In which way does nicotine cause addiction? by stimulating the brain’s pleasure center by increasing blood-sugar levels by decreasing dopamine levels by reducing depression and anxiety

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