Which brush border enzyme is required to accomplish the hydrolysis of ?-1,6 glycosidic bonds, completing the digestion of amylopectin?
a. ?-amylase
b. maltase
c. ?-dextrinase
d. sucrase
c
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Where does the energy come from that your body uses to keep you alive?
A) It is in the air that you breathe. B) It comes from the foods you eat. C) It is produced from the radiative energy of the Sun on your skin. D) It is created during the time that you rest or sleep. E)It comes from the water you drink.
Mr. M has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease Stage 5, requiring dialysis. His initial chemistries panel indicates he has low sodium, chloride and calcium levels as well as high potassium and phosphorus levels. The physician has put him on a fluid restriction, a potassium restriction, and a phosphorus restriction.One of the reasons for his high phosphorus could be:
a. the P restriction is altering the levels in the blood b. hypoglycemia c. low magnesium d. high potassium e. low calcium
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might she suggest that KL remove from her diet? a. antioxidants b. gluten c. fish d. phytates