Thiamin is essential to carbohydrate metabolism

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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All of the following are true regarding gains in life expectancy EXCEPT:

a. the mass use of vaccines has prevented diphtheria in infants and children. b. in 1900, 1 in 10 newborns died in the first year of life, and today it is less than 1 in 100. c. changes in genetics within the population as a whole have increased life expectancy. d. medical treatments and surgical advancements have added to life expectancy.

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Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. During hydrolysis of sucrose, a molecule of sucrose (sugar) is digested by the enzyme sucrase when it breaks the bond with the addition of water by adding a hydroxyl group (OH) to form glucose and hydrogen (H) to form fructose. 2. Wavelike muscular contractions throughout the GI tract propel food and liquid forward by the coordinated action among muscles, nerves, and hormones in the GI tract 3. Sucrase hydrolyzes the sugar sucrose, and maltase hydrolyzes maltose.

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A patient is in ICU with head trauma due to a car accident. This male patient is 5'8" and 165 lbs. Calculate his protein needs.

a. 150 grams b. 185 grams c. 80 grams d. 60 grams

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A person engaged in physically active work in hot, humid weather and who wears a rubber suit to promote weight loss is at high risk of experiencing

a. ketosis. b. heat stroke. c. hypothermia. d. overhydration.

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