What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?
a. Proteins and hormones diminish and fluid leaks into interstitial spaces.
b. Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate
c. Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat.
d. Synthesis of enzymes is reduced.
e. Protein synthesis produces too much water.
a
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a. emulsify fats b. stimulate the activity of protein digestive enzymes c. neutralize the intestinal contents d. decrease the acidity of the contents of the stomach e. increase the acidity of the contents of the stomach
Briefly describe the roles of chloride in the body.
What will be an ideal response?
What vitamin A compounds bind with opsin to form rhodopsin?
a. retinal b. retinoids c. carotenoids d. retinol e. retinoic acid
The most common type of virus that causes foodborne illness is the
A) norovirus. B) poliovirus. C) cytomegalovirus. D) tobacco mosaic virus.