After absorption, the larger fats and fat-soluble vitamins are first released into the _____ transport system
a. excretory
b. mesentery
c. vascular
d. lymphatic
d
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You have an 80 yo M patient that has end-stage Alzheimer's disease and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting ready for discharge from the hospital. His height is 5' 9'' and he weighs 162# with no recent changes in weight. What is the most important parameter for the RD to follow up on with this patient on the second day?
a. refeeding syndrome b. gastrointestinal tolerance c. dehydration d. tube dislodgement
Margaret is 87 years of age. Compared to when she was 27 years of age, her ________ now.
A. bones are more dense B. stomach secretes less intrinsic factor C. body requires less vitamin B-12 D. cells require more energy
Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to:
a. provide energy for cells. b. provide rigidity for the bones and teeth. c. regulate the transmission of nerve impulses. d. maintain the blood level of calcium within very narrow limits.