The main cause of LBM depletion in the HIV-infected person is which of the following?

a. lack of protein intake
b. elevated protein turnover rates
c. depleted protein synthesis
d. deranged metabolism of amino acids


b

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1.True 2.False

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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