Potassium _____
a. is directly necessary for protein synthesis in cells
b. protects bone structure against degeneration
c. is the body's principal electrolyte inside the cells
d. is necessary for wound healing
e. is necessary for blood coagulation
c
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A person's risk of ________ increases as his or her BMI is 25 or more.
A. cardiovascular disease (CVD) B. beriberi C. pernicious anemia D. cystic fibrosis
A patient with HIV is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration. The patient complains of chronic diarrhea. The nurse notes a 15-pound weight loss over a 4-week period. The most likely explanation for the patient's condition is: a. AIDS enteropathy
b. thrush. c. herpes simplex virus. d. HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome. e. dysphagia.
The gastric secretion pepsin is necessary for ________.
A. preventing peptic ulcer formation B. vitamin B-12 absorption C. protein digestion D. destruction of harmful bacteria and viruses