What does bicarbonate do in the body?
a. Activates angiotensin
b. Activates angiotensinogen
c. Helps with gastric digestion
d. Helps maintain acid–base balance
e. Activates calcitonin
Answer: D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. hormones b. enzymes c. ketones d. cofactors
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a. fat-restricted diet. b. blenderized liquid diet. c. clear liquid diet. d. low-fiber diet.