How do body cells keep the right amount of water inside themselves?
a. By releasing hormones to regulate fluid balance
b. By changing their electrical charges
c. By pumping ions across their membranes
d. By pumping water across their membranes
c
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A. cholesterol B. trans fatty acid C. alpha-linolenic acid D. saturated fatty acid
The goal of bulimia treatment is to _____
a. break the feast and famine cycles via nutrition and psychological counseling b. normalize exercise behaviors c. increase physical health and stabilize body weight d. identify eating triggers e. improve depression
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a. cranberries b. wine c. corn d. sweet potatoes e. watermelon
If a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is having difficulty speaking and is losing weight, it would be important to evaluate
a. his or her resting energy expenditure. b. his or her appetite and interest in food. c. whether he or she has diarrhea and malabsorption. d. his or her ability to swallow.