How do proteins function as regulators of blood pH?
A) ?Proteins react with acids to produce uric acid, which can be excreted.
B) ?Proteins bind hydrogen ions to prevent them from altering blood pH.
C) ?Proteins attract acids out of the blood stream and into cells.
D) ?Amino acids that are highly acidic or basic are specifically excreted.
B
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Digestion begins in the
A) small intestine. B) mouth. C) esophagus. D) stomach.
Substances that promote oxidation are usually termed ____.?
A) ?prooxidants B) ?antioxidants C) ?free radical generators D) ?reactive electron oxidants
Which of the following statements is true of nutrient absorption?
A) Nutrients are absorbed in the enterocytes that line the villi in the small intestine. B) Human body absorbs 100 percent of all the nutrients consumed in food. C) Nutrient absorption is solely facilitated by a carrier-mediated active transport mechanism. D) The vast majority of nutrients are absorbed in the lining of the stomach.
You have just diagnosed an individual with gout; you tell this patient that she/he should avoid purine-rich foods. Therefore, you recommend an avoidance of all of the following except _____
a. nuts b. anchovies c. chicken or beef liver d. sardines