One of the first events that occurs in the stomach in response to the presence of food is the release of _____, a hormone that stimulates the stomach to produce gastric juices
A. cholecystokinin
B. gastrin
C. secretin
D. insulin
B
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Which of the following statements is true?
A. All hormones are proteins. B. Certain proteins transport nutrients and oxygen in the bloodstream. C. Proteins are a major component of starch molecules. D. Protein is the primary energy source for the human body.
Patient X has developed ascites secondary to chronic liver disease. Other than typical indicators of protein and nutrient deficiency seen in liver disease, the patient's blood ammonia levels were normal, and no abnormalities in personality or mental function were noted. Which of the following include key aspects of medical nutrition therapy for this patient?
a. Fluid and sodium restriction, decreased protein. b. Increased calories, decreased protein. c. Moderately increased protein, fluid and sodium restriction. d. Decreased calories, moderately increased protein.
Beans and peas are good sources of the nutrients found in both vegetables and protein foods, so they can be counted in either food group.
a. true b. false
An example of a cleavage reaction requiring PLP is the degradation of thiamin into its pyrimidine and thiazole moieties.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false