Which of the following would be LEAST likely to increase urea synthesis?
a. loss of muscle mass
b. increased use of amino acids as an energy source
c. increased protein turnover and resynthesis
d. increasing one's protein intake from the RDA to twice the RDA
Ans: c. increased protein turnover and resynthesis
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a. 30 b. 40 c. 20 d. 50
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a. true b. false
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