In general, B vitamins function as ________.
A. structural components of body cells
B. neurotransmitters
C. parts of coenzymes
D. hormones
Answer: C
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Mr. X is a 56-year-old male admitted to a hospital for shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. He is diagnosed with pneumonia. He has a history of congestive heart failure, osteoarthritis, hypertension, gout, and coronary artery disease. Height: 5'9" Weight: 220 pounds LABS: Normal Values Arterial BGs: Normal values Na = 133 mEq/L (135–147) mEq/L pH = 7.9 (7.35–7.45) Cl = 103 mEq/L (95–107) mEq/L pCO2 = 30 mmHg (35–45) mmHg K = 4.1 mEq/L (3.5–5.2) mEq/L pO2 = 96 mmHg (70–100) mmHg Glucose = 207 mmol/L (up to 140) mmol/L HCO3 = 26 mEq/L (19–25) mEq/L BUN = 25 mmol/L (7–20) mmol/L Creatinine = 1.5 mmol/L (0.5–1.4) mmol/L Albumin 3.2 mmol/L (3.2–5) mmol/L Cholesterol = 320 mmol/L (< 200) mmol/L Which compensatory disorder could Mr. X develop? A. metabolic alkalosis B. metabolic acidosis C. respiratory alkalosis D. respiratory acidosis E. physical acidosis
Carbohydrates should provide ________ of the day's total energy intake to support good health.
a. 5% - 9% b. 10% - 19% c. 20% - 29% d. 30% - 44% e. 45% - 65%
Which of the following is a feature of fat metabolism?
a. Cholesterol is stored primarily on the surface of veins b. High-density lipoproteins represent the major transport vehicle for delivering fat to the adipose cells c. Fat storage is highly efficient due to the rapid uptake of the intact triglyceride molecule by adipose cells d. Triglycerides in the blood must first be broken down to monoglycerides, fatty acids, and glycerol prior to uptake by the adipose cells
Both low and high levels of antioxidant vitamins are harmful but for different reasons
Indicate whether the statement is true or false