A procedure in which the stomach contents of a patient are removed by suction is called _____
a. gastric decompression
b. enterostomy
c. gastric residuals
d. aspiration
e. duodenal compression
a
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a. Contributes to faster dehydration b. Delays gastric emptying c. Slows the metabolism of carbohydrate d. All of the above
Gretchen is determined to lose weight, and has been following a very low-carb diet and running a 12-mile loop six days a week. As her body's glycogen stores become depleted, what fuel provides energy to her brain?
A. glucose B. fructose C. triglycerides D. ketones
_______________ is an inflammatory condition characterized by infiltration of eosinophils within the esophageal mucosa.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which pigment does not change color in an acid or an alkaline solution?
A. anthocyanin B. chlorophyll C. carotene D. flavone