The primary function of a ___ is to build and repair body tissues and structures.

a. Vitamin
b. Protein
c. Lipid
d. Carbohydrate


Ans: b. Protein

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An example of a central nervous system congenital anomaly is _____.

A. a heart malformation B. spina bifida C. cleft lip D. tracheoesophageal atresia E. galactosemia

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What best describes the concept of the prospective payment system?

a. The patient pays a specific portion of his own medical care. b. Insurers are given discounts to cover the costs of charity care. c. Insurance plan members pay certain amounts to preferred providers within a network. d. Hospitals are paid a fixed sum according to diagnosis related groups.

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According to most recommendations for a healthy adult, protein consumption should not exceed ______% of total calories per day

a. 15% b. 25% c. 35% d. 45%

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Which of the following is an example of a structural protein?

a. Hemoglobin b. Enzymes c. Collagen d. Glucagon

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