robin082006
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A 75-year-old man suffers from pulmonary small cell carcinoma with widespread metastases. He complains of anorexia and profound weakness, and appears emaciated ("cachectic" on physical examination. Which of the following factors mediates the abnormalities causing cachexia in this patient?
A.  ACTH-like peptides B. .gif) Cross-reacting antibodies C. Parathyroid hormone-related peptide D. TNF-α and other cytokines E. The tumor's nutritional demands
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| reet
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D TNF & cytokines
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| msyamp
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D yes D causes stimulate satiety centerVMH and inhibits hunger centerLATERAL hypo in mypothalamus
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| sturge_weber
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yep tnf alpha causes cachexia in ca
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| robin082006
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excellent
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