_______ is a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell formation.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: Erythropoietin
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A. Ocimum basilicum B. Pimpinella anisum C. Both of the above D. Neither of the Above
Which statement is true?
a. People with the nephrotic syndrome are often unable to control blood lipids adequately by diet alone, and they may need to have lipid-lowering medications prescribed for them. b. A protein intake of 1.0-1.2 g/kg body weight per day is recommended to minimize loss of lean body mass in nephrotic syndrome. c. Edema secondary to nephrotic syndrome should be controlled through dietary sodium restriction, because diuretics cannot be used. d. The nutrients thiamin and niacin represent the greatest deficiency risks for individuals with nephrotic syndrome.
Which of the following should be the general rule to follow in a weight-training program that increases endurance?
A) high resistance - high repetitions B) low resistance - high repetitions C) high resistance - low repetitions D) low resistance - low repetitions
The most common cause of peptic ulcers is misuse of medications such as aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
a. true b. false