The hormone that breaks down liver glycogen to glucose during fasting or sleep is:

a. thyroxine.
b. glucagon.
c. cortisone.
d. insulin.


B

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? Mr. M has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease Stage 5, requiring dialysis. His initial chemistry panel indicates he has low chloride, sodium, and calcium levels as well as high potassium and phosphorus levels. The physician has put him on a fluid restriction, a potassium restriction, and a phosphorus restriction.   The type of fluid involved in Mr. M's imbalance is:

A. intracellular B. transcellular C. extracellular D. pericardial E. ascites

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A. Beef steak B. Grilled salmon C. Roast turkey D. Brown rice

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Who should be concerned about dehydration?

A. The athlete participating in a vigorous sport B. The child who is ill with fever or diarrhea C. The elderly man hospitalized for a broken hip D. The traveler on a long airplane flight E. All of these choices are accurate.

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