In type 2 diabetes, ________ .
a. cells break down protein and fat
b. some glucose enters the cells, but slowly
c. ketones are produced for energy
d. no glucose enters the cells
e. weight loss occurs despite polyphagia
Answer: b. some glucose enters the cells, but slowly
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a. the amount required in the diet b. their importance to body functions c. the ability of ions to form salts d. their bioavailability
Rebecca has hypertension. To help lower her blood pressure, she should ________.
A. follow a high-glycemic diet B. reduce her potassium intake C. follow the DASH diet D. consume more foods that contain iron and zinc
Increased production of abnormal RBC is also a late complication of COPD. This is called secondary
a. polycythemia. b. anemia. c. cyanosis. d. clubbing.
Which of the following is true of catabolism?
A) It converts excess energy into large energy-storing molecules for later use. B) It releases energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate. C) It constructs proteins that repair damaged tissues in the body. D) It uses energy to construct complex molecules from simpler ones.