Enteral nutrition refers to delivery of nutrients distal to the oral cavity of the gastrointestinal tract via a tube, catheter, or _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
stoma
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Digestive enzymes use water to break a molecule into smaller pieces, a process known as ____
A) ?absorption B) ?negative feedback C) ?active transport D) ?hydrolysis
In the United States, phenylketonuria (PKU) affects approximately 1 out of _____ births annually
a. 5,000 b. 10,000 c. 50,000 d. 100,000
Which of the following conditions contributes to the spread of infectious diseases?
A) Contaminated water supplies B) Lack of refrigeration C) Poor sanitary conditions D) Low rates of breastfeeding E) All of the above
How do sulfonylureas, such as Glipizide (Glucotrol), help to lower blood glucose levels?
a. Delayed intestinal absorption of glucose. b. Increased glucose uptake by muscles. c. Stimulation of beta cell secretion of insulin. d. Decreased hepatic glucose production.