_____ are cells that build bone, while ____ are cells that break down bone.
a. osteocytes; corticulocytes
b. corticulocytes; osteocytes
c. osteoblasts; osteoclasts
d. osteoclasts; osteoblasts
Answer: c. osteoblasts; osteoclasts
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A. potassium B. chromium C. calcium D. chloride
The amino acids the body cannot make or makes too slowly are called:
1.Conditionally essential amino acids 2.Essential amino acids 3.Nonessential amino acids 4.Conditionally nonessential amino acids
Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds (66 kilograms).To improve Mr. Jamison's appetite, his physician may prescribe _____
a. megestrol acetate b. spironolactone c. rifaximin d. propranolol e. furosemide
About 25 percent of teens' energy intake is supplied by snacks; therefore, adolescents should ensure that their snacks are ____
a. high in protein. b. kept to a maximum of two 100-kcal items daily. c. nutrient dense. d. sweetened artificially instead of with sugars. e. more salty than sugary.