The _______________ regenerates glucose by circulating lactate from muscle to the liver, where it undergoes gluconeogenesis
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Cori cycle
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The increase in the concentration of contaminants in the tissues of animals high on the food chain is termed
a. bioaccumulation. b. hyperconcentration. c. evolutionary containment. d. functional high-level accumulation. e. biomassing.
The term used to describe the production of glucose from a noncarbohydrate source such as amino acids is _____
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Ben is worried that his family history of heart disease and his BMI of 28 are putting him at very high risk for developing cardiovascular disease. What would a clinician advise Ben to help lower his risk?
a. Take steps to raise his LDL and lower his HDL b. Consider liposuction surgery for removing extra abdominal fat c. Lose weight as this can lower both blood cholesterol and blood pressure d. Obtain genetic testing to determine the exact percent chance of developing cardiovascular disease
The most appropriate diet for a malnourished person with hepatitis is:
a. a regular well-balanced diet. b. a high-protein diet. c. a tube feeding. d. TPN.