Acidosis occurs when ____.?
A) ?the plasma concentration of H ions falls below the normal range
B) ?the plasma concentration of H ions exceeds the normal range
C) ?chloride ion concentration exceeds hydrogen ion concentration
D) ?sodium ion concentration exceeds chloride ion concentration
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. borderline high risk for heart disease b. normal levels c. high risk for heart disease d. very high risk for heart disease
Someone who eats a diet that contains very little fat could be at risk for developing a deficiency of which vitamin?
a. C b. E c. B1 d. B12
When considering the digestion and absorption of proteins, it is important to know that:
a. proteins are broken down into individual amino acids and absorbed by all intestinal cell absorption sites at an equal rate. b. larger peptide molecules must be completely broken down into amino acids to be absorbed into the bloodstream from the intestine. c. cells in the small intestine absorb different types of amino acids at separate absorption sites, which causes competition by similar amino acids at these absorption sites. d. amino acids need a carrier in the bloodstream because they do not transport very well alone. e. protein digestion and absorption requires simultaneous ingestion of some form of carbohydrate.