The amount of protein needed by each person is determined by their age, size, metabolic rate, and the need to build new proteins (whether the body is in positive nitrogen balance)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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When ketone bodies are present in the blood and urine in large amounts, it usually indicates increased metabolism of ________.
A) amino acids B) fatty acids C) glycogen D) lactic acid
Pain, heat, and cold are detected by ________.
A. tactile discs B. tactile corpuscles C. end bulbs D. free nerve endings E. lamellar corpuscles
Which of the following are compensatory measures for a fall in arterial blood pressure?
a. Increased cardiac output b. A shift of fluid out of the interstitial compartment into the vasculature c. A reduction in the urinary excretion of salt and accompanying fluid d. Increased total peripheral resistance as a result of the baroreceptor reflex e. All of the above
________ arteries emerge from the superficial and deep palmar arches to supply the fingers.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).