Which measure may be normal or decreased in patients with liver disease?
A) ammonia
B) gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase
C) blood urea nitrogen
D) alanine aminotransferase
C
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The greatest proportion of kcalories in growing children is expended toward:
a. tissue growth.
b. physical activities.
c. thermic effect of food.
d. basal metabolic needs.
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Maggie and her mom are in the supermarket shopping for dinner. Maggie wants to try soy burgers for dinner. Her mother doesn't want to try them and says, "What is the big deal about soy? Why should we try soy burgers?" Maggie has learned about the benefits of soy while taking a nutrition course and begins to explain to her mom why soy might be good for both of them. Let's see if you know as much
as Maggie about soy by answering the following questions. What is special about soy protein? a. It contains a lot of amino acids. b. It is the only vegetable food that contains complete protein. c. It can raise blood cholesterol levels when added to an omnivorous diet. d. It is lower in calories than most other vegetables.
What term describes the ability of a muscle to vary its degree of shortening to generate the strength needed to lift a 5lb weight, a 7lb weight, and finally a 10lb weight?
A. Isometric contractions. B. Isotonic contractions. C. Graded responses. D. Twitch.