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futuristic

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Most neuropeptides are known for their role as hormones. Which one influences the perception of emotions and pain in the central nervous system?
 
  a. adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)
  b. endorphin
  c. calcitonin
  d. thyrotropin

Question 2

A nurse is providing care to a patient with a mental disorder classified by the DSM-IV-TR.
 
  The nurse understands that although the first three axes appear to contain all the diagnostic information about a patient, a truly accurate picture of the client is incomplete without considering other factors such as an estimate of current functioning and:
  A) Life stressors
  B) Cultural background
  C) Marital status
  D) Genetic history


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cegalasso

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Endorphin is the neuropeptide. As a neuropeptide, endorphin acts to moderate the perception of pain and emotion in the central nervous system.

Answer to Question 2

A


futuristic

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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