The pH at the absorption site can alter ionization of the drug, which may change the speed and effectiveness of absorption.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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____ is the dietary principle of including a mixture of different food groups and foods within each group
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Prothrombin and factor VII are
A) cofactors of energy metabolism. B) hormones that regulate the pH of the blood. C) proteins that are involved in the coagulation of blood. D) transport proteins that aid in the absorption of iron.
The iron transport protein in the blood that delivers iron to cells is
A. transferrin. B. ferritin. C. hemoglobin. D. myoglobin.
Mr. Lilly, a 42-year-old male, tells you that he used to take "pills" for his diabetes but is now taking insulin. What is the most likely reason that he no longer takes oral antidiabetic agents?
a. Oral agents are only effective in type 1 diabetes. b. His body now stimulates enough insulin to meet his needs. c. Oral agents suppress insulin release. d. The oral agents were not controlling his blood glucose.