A block in the urea cycle can result from a deficiency in any of these enzymes except:
a. glucokinase.
b. carbamyl phosphate synthetase I.
c. arginase.
d. argininosuccinic acid lyase.
a
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A) a clear liquid diet B) a tube feeding C) peripheral parenteral nutrition D) total parenteral nutrition
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a. greater kidney retention of calcium. b. the presence of bioavailable calcium. c. more stable hydroxyapatite crystal formation. d. the estrogen-like activity of soy phytochemicals.
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a. The inflammatory response b. Systemic inflammatory response syndrome c. The acute-phase response d. Bacterial translocation
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false