All of the following describe salt sensitivity EXCEPT:
1.it is a genetically determined condition.
2.high intakes of sodium increase the blood pressure of people with this condition.
3.approximately 51% of people with hypertension are salt sensitive.
4.approximately 10% of people with normal blood pressure are salt sensitive.
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A. low fertility due to anorexia nervosa B. delivery of newborns who are less than 5.5 pounds C. preterm delivery D. celiac disease E. miscarriage
The citric acid cycle is also known as the ________.
A. aerobic pathway B. menstrual cycle C. urea cycle D. Krebs cycle
Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease.If Kati does not eliminate
gluten from her diet, she could likely experience all of these conditions except _____. a. anemia b. infertility c. bone disorders d. hypertension e. muscle wasting
Which of the following persons is at highest risk for developing CKD?
a. a female with ARF b. a male with high protein intake who has had ARF in the past c. a male diabetic with diagnosed proteinuria d. a female African American who has lupus