Which molecule is common to the metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids, amino acids, and alcohol?
A. phosphofructokinase
B. hexokinase
C. carnitine
D. acetyl CoA
Answer: D
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What term best describes a failure of the body's cells to respond to secretion of insulin?
a. Central obesity b. Insulin resistance c. Thyroid insufficiency d. Hypothalamic impedance e. Islet cell pathology
The two best strategies to aid performance and prevent hyponatremia in ultraendurance athletes are ____
A) replenishment of sodium and prevention of overdrinking B) replenishment of sodium and voluntary dehydration C) replenishment of sodium and intake of a large amount of potassium D) intake of salt tablets and excessive water intake
If the osmolarity of intracellular fluid is higher than that of extracellular fluid, what is the effect on water movement?
A) Water will flow out of the cell. B) Water will flow into the cell. C) More water will be absorbed from food. D) More sweat will be produced.
A primiparous client is on a regular diet 24 hours postpartum. She is from Guatemala and speaks only Spanish. The client's mother asks the nurse if she can bring her daughter some "special foods from home." The nurse responds, based on the understanding about which principle?
a. The client's health care provider (HCP) needs to give permission for the foods. b. The mother can bring the daughter any foods that she desires. c. This is permissible as long as the foods are nutritious and high in iron. d. Foods from home are generally discouraged on the postpartum unit.