Protein consumption is associated with stimulation of immune response in humans
a. true
b. false
Answer: a. true
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A. ghrelin B. leptin C. the soluble leptin receptor D. the db gene product
It is important to distinguish whether primary or secondary malnutrition is causing poor nutritional status in a person because:
A) primary malnutrition cannot be cured by consuming certain foods. B) treatments for primary and secondary malnutrition are very different. C) primary malnutrition is curable, whereas secondary malnutrition is not. D) secondary malnutrition cannot be cured by addressing the underlying cause.
What does it mean if a tissue has "insulin-requiring glucose transporters"?
a. The tissue is said to have impaired glucose regulation. b. The tissue functions less effectively in the presence of insulin. c. The tissue requires insulin to stimulate the uptake of glucose. d. The tissue is not dependent on insulin for the uptake of glucose.