All of the following are correct about growth hormone EXCEPT that
A. excess amounts can cause acromegaly.
B. it stimulates growth in children.
C. it causes an increase in glucose used for energy.
D. it is produced by the pituitary gland.
C
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a. 4, 4, 9, 7 b. 7, 9, 6, 10 c. 4, 7, 9, 10 d. 4, 9, 4, 7
The protein that forms blood clots is called _____
a. fibrin b. prothrombim c. thrombin d. fibrinogen
Name two nutrients that are typically underconsumed by women of child-bearing age and which need to be consumed as supplements during pregnancy
What will be an ideal response?
If a patient is in a health state that is subclinical or presymptomatic of disease, what should be the focus of nutrition intervention?
a. Palliative care to relieve discomfort and maintain dignity. b. Diagnosis and treatment to reduce severity and duration of the disease. c. Primary prevention strategies to maintain health. d. Early identification and intervention to prevent or delay progression.