Which of the following is not a precursor for glucose formation in the liver?
a. amino acid
b. glycerol
c. lactate
d. fatty acid
D
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A nurse hears a bruit while assessing the carotid artery of a client. What could be the reason behind the bruit?
1. Turbulent blood flow in the artery 2. Decreased blood flow in the artery 3. Problems in the tricuspid valve 4. None of the above
The first line of defense against microorganisms that infect the body is referred to as _____
a. opportunistic immunity b. innate immunity c. adaptive immunity d. primary immunity e. central immunity.
Your client weighs 68 kg (~150 lbs). If she participates in a variety of home-based physical activity that falls in the range of 3-6 METs (1 MET = 1kcal/kg/hr) for the recommended weekly volume to meet the minimum guidelines for physical activity for adults, how many calories is she likely to expend doing these activities?
A. 450-900 kcal per week B. 306-612 kcal per week C. 510-1020 kcal per week D. 1200-1600 kcal per week
The eight small bones of the wrist joint are known as the ________
A) tarsal bones B) cancellous bones C) carpal bones D) phalanges