Vitamin D deficiency can develop in individuals who have diseases that result in the malabsorption of
A. vitamin B12.
B. fat.
C. minerals.
D. protein.
Answer: B
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A. it must go through beta-oxidation in order to be used for fuel B. it is easily stored by the body and can be toxic when consumed in excessive amounts C. it must be ingested in high amounts when exercising to burn additional fat stores D. it is poorly absorbed during digestion
The electron transport chain is considered a(n) _____ process
a. aerobic b. oxygen-generating c. energy conservation d. anaerobic
Excessive supplementation of which of the following minerals results in diminished absorption of copper and depressed immunity?
A. manganese B. zinc C. selenium D. iron
All of the following are true of protein turnover EXCEPT:
a. the diet is the source of most of the amino acids in the amino acid pool. b. an increase in amino acid metabolism will increase urea production. c. proteins in all cells, tissues, and organs are constantly being broken down. d. proteins being resynthesized will fluctuate in response to physiological demands