The cause of fatty liver after alcohol ingestion is:
a. greater amounts of glucagon secretion and enhanced gluconeogenesis from amino acids.
b. elevated tryptophan levels and the formation of serotonin
c. increased availability of fatty acids in the liver.
d. esterification of fatty acids.
e. increased production and absorption of ammonia.
c
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A. Our bodies manufacture phospholipids. B. Phospholipids are not naturally found in the healthy body. C. Beneficial GI bacteria produce phospholipids. D. They provide no useful function in the human body.
Which of the following kinds of studies would be the best to use when designing a scientific investigation to determine whether there is an association between consuming diets high in sodium during adolescence and developing high blood pressure in adulthood?
A. Observational epidemiological study B. Experimental study C. Single-blind study D. Double-blind study
A client has high blood pressure. Which electrolyte may need to be restricted to help decrease circulating volume in the blood vessels to lower the B/P?
a. calcium b. magnesium c. potassium d. sodium
The advantage of using artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols is that:
A) they are cheaper than sugar. B) they provide few or no calories per serving. C) they taste better than sugar. D) they help people lose weight.