To prevent hyperglycemia, parenteral feedings should supply no more than _____ milligrams of dextrose per kilogram of body weight per minute
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
e. 6
d
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Which of the following is a function of vitamin E?
A. protecting fatty components of cell membranes from oxidation B. regenerating vitamin C by donating an electron C. improving the absorption of vitamin C if dietary intake is low D. increasing bone density
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Prebiotics such as yogurt, kefir, tempeh, kimchi, and sauerkraut should be eaten mindfully. 2. The lymphatic system of interconnected vessels that contains lymph fluid in which fat-soluble nutrients are carried; also includes bone marrow, lymph nodes, and other tissues and organs that produce and store defensive cells. 3. Carbohydrates, proteins, and the fat-soluble vitamins are transported in the bloodstream through the hepatic portal vein to the liver.
Maggie is a 34-year-old mother of two children. She was told by her physician that she needs her gallbladder removed. Maggie panics and calls her mother saying, "Mom, I can't believe this! How am I going to live without my liver? You have to have a liver to survive, and the doctor wants to remove it!" Her mother tells her to calm down and discuss what is going on. Maggie's mother soon realizes
that Maggie's liver is fine, but her gallbladder needs to be removed. What role would be excluded in a list of "Functions of the Liver?" a. Converting excess glucose to glycogen b. Converting excess carbohydrates into fat c. Detoxifying drugs and alcohol d. Secreting the majority of digestive enzymes e. Removing damaged red blood cells from the blood
The MAP is regulated by all of the following except:
a. smooth muscle tissue. b. the renin-angiotensin system. c. the kidneys. d. the sympathetic nervous system.