Dietary adjustments after a gastrectomy are influenced by _____
a. the size of the remaining stomach
b. the resulting slower gastric emptying
c. the type of surgical procedure performed
d. the patient's food preferences
e. which drugs were prescribed post-surgery
a
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What will be an ideal response?
Bile salts are synthesized from cholesterol in the ____.?
A) ?canaliculi B) ?common bile duct C) ?hepatocytes D) ?gallbladder
Where does protein digestion begin in the human body?
A) ?mouth B) ?stomach C) ?small intestine D) ?large intestine
Why does vitamin A status depend on the person's protein status?
a. Adequate protein intake is a marker for liberal intake of the vitamin b. Dietary protein ensures synthesis of the vitamin's GI tract transporter c. Adequate protein intake reduces the risk for infection from bacteria that degrade the vitamin d. Transport of the vitamin within the body requires sufficient protein to synthesize retinol-binding protein