What is the term for the amount of pressure needed to prevent the movement of water across a cell membrane?
a. Hypotension
b. Hypertension
c. Osmotic pressure
d. Solute pressure
e. Centripetal pressure
Answer: C
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a. group contract b. managed care system c. point-of-service plan d. exclusive provider contract
The DASH diet is more effective in reducing blood pressure than just decreasing sodium alone because it includes which guideline?
a. Reduce the intake of dairy products b. Add moderate amounts of salt to prepared foods. c. Greatly increase intakes of fruits and vegetables. d. Eliminate grain products from the diet. e. Increase intake of high-fat foods.
The ______ is the amount of energy required for cellular metabolic processes and function of organs.
a. basal metabolic rate b. thermic effect of food c. activity thermogenesis d. estimated energy requirement
The percentage of a 5-year-old child's daily kcalorie intake that is used for tissue growth is about:
a. 5%. b. 12%. c. 25%. d. 50%.