Individuals who are sodium-sensitive experience an increase in blood pressure, possibly because of a defect in sodium excretion by the kidney. Sodium accumulates in the body and holds fluids, particularly in the blood, thereby raising blood pressure.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A. fat; protein B. carbohydrate; fat C. carbohydrate; protein D. sugar alcohol; protein
The hormone ________ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.
A. thyroxine B. glucagon C. insulin D. glycogen
Supplementation with some amino acids has been theorized to decrease the formation of serotonin in the brain and possibly help delay the onset of central nervous system fatigue in prolonged aerobic endurance exercise. Which amino acids are theorized to do this?
A. Leucine, isoleucine, and valine B. Tryptophan, arginine, and creatine C. Arginine, ornithine, and inosine D. Asparagine, aspartic acid, and glutamine E. Inosine, creatine, and alanine
Sodium is involved in all of the following body functions EXCEPT ________.
A. energy metabolism B. muscle contraction and relaxation C. transmission of nerve impulses D. regulation of fluid balance