Long-term use of pharmaceutical forms of cortisol (cortisone, prednisone) results in ____
A) thickening of the skin
B) dehydration
C) hypothyroidism
D) early osteoporosis
D
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of CHO should he consume one hour prior to exercise? A) 43 B) 86 C) 100 D) 133
Which of the following is NOT among the general characteristics of the fat-soluble vitamins?
a. Excesses are eliminated by the kidneys b. Absorption is via the lymphatic circulation c. Several of them require protein carriers for transport d. They can be stored in relatively large amounts in certain body tissues
Low levels of IGF-1 causes _____.
A. a decrease in muscle and skeletal mass of the fetus B. an increase in lipid breakdown by the mother C. an increase in insulin resistance in the mother D. a reduction in the intake of oxygen by the fetus E. neural-tube defects in the fetus
Jose Salazar has been hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident. He has several broken bones, including his left jaw, two ribs on the left side, and a compound fracture of his left leg. According to his medical record, he is 47 years old, his height is 5'9", and his weight is 171 pounds. His current medications include lovastatin to lower his cholesterol and an MAO inhibitor to treat
depression. Mr. Salazar will need a higher _____ intake to meet his nutritional needs for recovery. a. potassium b. kcalorie c. iron d. vegetable