List three roles that protein serves in the body, and give examples of each

What will be an ideal response?


1. Structural—collagen
2. Transport and binding—hemoglobin, ferritin
3. Enzymes—pepsin, salivary amylase
4. Regulation—insulin
5. Protection—histatins, IgA
6. pH regulation—sialin
7. Protein conjugates—lipoproteins, chylomicrons

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A) fluoroquinolones B) sulfa drugs C) tetracyclines D) aminoglycosides

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Strangulated incisional hernia:

Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses: A) K43.0. B) K43.1. C) K43.96. D) K43.2.

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What is the universal distress signal to indicate complete airway obstruction?

A. mouth gaping open B. clutching throat with hands C. face turning bright red D. flailing hands

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First aid for frostbite includes:

a. Running cold water over the affected area. Warm or hot water will shock the area and cause more tissue damage. b. Run warm water over the area to rewarm the affected area. c. Run hot water over the area to warm the area as quickly as possible. d. Cover the area with a blanket, using a heating pad if the blanket isn't warm enough.

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