Which of the following is synthesized in the intestine?
a. vitamin C
b. vitamin B1
c. vitamin K
d. vitamin B2
Ans: c. vitamin K
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A) thin B) nectarlike C) honeylike D) spoon-thick
Which of the following BEST describes basal metabolism?
1.energy needed for muscular work 2.energy use related to food ingestion 3.energy required to maintain normal body functions while at rest 4.the amount of energy needed to raise 1 kg of water from 15 degrees C to 16 degrees C
Overweight and obese persons are often unwilling to go to fitness centers because they are
A) are embarrassed. B) slow. C) are anemic and have little energy. D) unaware of the locations of fitness centers.
? Case Study Multiple Choice Ms. Smith, an 85-year-old female, is admitted to a hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration. She is awaiting surgery. Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia since last month. The doctor suggests she consult a nutritionist because the nurse reports that she is not eating well. Height: 5'5"Weight: 110 lbs Usual body weight: 125 lbs (6 months ago) Albumin: 2.8 g/dL Hemoglobin: 12 g/dL Prealbumin: 14 mg/dL Total lymphocyte count: 2500 ? Which biochemical indicator would be used by the medical doctor to determine Ms. Smith's inflammatory status?
A. IGF-1 B. fibronectin C. CRP D. albumin E. transferrin