When cell size increases due to an accumulation of protein and lipids, the increase is characterized as _____
a. hyperplasia
b. hypertrophy
c. differentiation
d. maturation
e. development
b
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a. If blood glucose does not normalize after 15 minutes, the reactive hypoglycemic should be given glucose tablets. b. Simple carbohydrates should be avoided by the reactive hypoglycemic. c. Insulin-induced hypoglycemia is treated with small meals every 3-4 hours. d. Reactive hypoglycemia is treated with liquid carbohydrate foods such as juice.
Which food source is rich in lecithin?
a. Soybeans b. Salmon c. Hard cheeses d. Milk e. Legumes
Which pituitary hormone works at the level of the collecting duct to either increase or decrease absorption of water in order to maintain plasma volume and thus blood pressure?
A. aldosterone B. vasopressin C. cortisol D. testosterone E. epinephrine
The action of sunlight on 7-dehydrocholesterol forms:
a. cholecalciferol. b. retinol. c. parathyroid hormone. d. 25-hydroxy vitamin D.