A function of protein is to accept and release hydrogen ions to maintain pH. In this function proteins are called:
a. acids.
b. bases.
c. buffers.
d. denaturators.
c
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A. humans. B. animals. C. plants. D. insects.
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What vitamin has been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol when taken in doses 10 to 15 times the RDA?
a. vitamin A b. vitamin K c. thiamin d. niacin e. vitamin E
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Increasing maternal fluid intake does not increase breast milk volume
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Hemorrhoids are:
a. a life-threatening complication of constipation. b. relatively rare in the U.S. adult population. c. patches of itchy, irritated skin around the anus. d. swollen and inflamed veins around the anus or lower rectum.
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