What is a chief function of carbonic acid in the body?
a. Activates angiotensin b. Activates angiotensinogen
c. Helps with gastric digestion d. Helps maintain acid-base balance
d
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Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time
Mr. Avery's physician is hopeful that his swallowing ability will improve in the coming weeks. Which feeding route would be most appropriate for Mr. Avery at this time? a. orogastric b. nasojejunal c. nasogastric d. parenteral
How many kilocalories are in each gram of fat?
a. 2 b. 4 c. 7 d. 9
Baby Joe is a 4-month-old exclusively formula-fed infant who weighs 14 pounds. How many
ounces of formula does Joe need each day in order to meet his need for 630 kcal? A) 32 ounces B) 25 ounces C) 28 ounces D) 40 ounces
What body component has the greatest variability in quantity and quality?
a. bone mass b. muscle mass c. fluid d. fat mass