Describe the functions of water in the body
The functions of water in the body include transporting nutrients, transporting and excreting metabolic waste, supporting cell shape and structure, lubricating friction generating surfaces, and sustaining normal body temperature.
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Pepcid, a drug that is classified as an H2 receptor blocker, acts by ____
A) ?inhibiting the secretion of hydrogen ions by the parietal cells B) ?inhibiting the release of acetylcholine by the vagus nerve C) ?inhibiting the binding of gastrin to the parietal cells D) ?inhibiting the binding of histamine to the parietal cells
Chronic inflammation can be BEST described as:
a. inflammation that triggers the release of substances that promote oxidation. b. the last response by the body's immune system to infection. c. inflammation that lasts for up to a week. d. inflammation which is limited to the arteries.
Marcus is a healthy 25-year-old male. His height is 6' 2", and he weighs 130 kg. Based on his body weight, his RDA for protein is ________ grams.
A. 47.2 B. 70.0 C. 104.0 D. 87.2