What is the state of the nitrogen balance with a burn victim?


Negative nitrogen balance occurs when protein is being lost, as in conditions caused by burns and fevers.

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What is the first part of the gastrointestinal tract?

A. mouth B. stomach C. esophagus D. small intestine

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Where are most water-soluble vitamins absorbed?

a. Stomach b. Small intestine c. Liver d. Large intestine

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Which of the following is the most common cause of COPD?

a. smoking b. inadequate vitamin C intake c. inadequate antioxidant intake d. air pollution

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Most of total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)

A) increases with age. B) not under an individual's control. C) psychological. D) can be changed by an individual.

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