According to cancer experts, what percentage of cancers could be prevented by being physically active and eating a healthy diet?

Awoman comes to your genetic counseling center because she knows that huntington disease occurs in members of her family. her paternal grandfather was afflicted, but so far her father shows no symptoms. her two great-great grandmothers on her father's side were healthy well into their 90s, and one of her great-great grandfathers died of unknown causes at 45. testing for huntington disease is extremely expensive, but she is concerned that she may fall victim to this disease and wants to plan her life accordingly. after examining her pedigree you advise her to

Which of the following are considered general purposes of performing pulmonary function tests (pfts)? 1. the functional status of the lungs 2. the diffusion characteristics of the alveolar-capillary membrane 3. how much and how fast gas can be moved into and out of the lungs 4. the specific diagnosis of pulmonary disease

Felicia has a respiratory infection and has been coughing up a lot of mucus. she knows this means that her respiratory system is working to restore balance by getting rid of the invasive materials from her lungs. how does this happen?