NSAIDs used to alleviate inflammation inhibit _____ production by blocking _____
a. prostaglandin, cyclooxygenase enzymes
b. acute-phase proteins, cytokines
c. prostaglandin, cytokines
d. acute-phase proteins, cyclooxygenase enzymes
a
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Women with PKU must avoid the essential amino acid phenylalanine and consume a diet low in protein because _____.
A. they lack enough stomach acid (HCl) to break down dietary proteins, including phenylalanine B. they are allergic to phenylalanine and other protein-rich foods C. they lack the enzyme necessary to convert phenylalanine to tyrosine D. phenylalanine and protein-rich foods cause acid to build up in blood E. they are unable to incorporate phenylalanine into proteins, so it builds up in blood, potentially blocking blood vessels
Which of the following statements is true?
A. People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes. B. A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. C. Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of diabetes. D. To remain healthy, your fasting blood glucose level should always be at least 140 mg/dl.
What is the percentage of total energy derived from protein in a diet containing 50 grams of protein and 2000 kcalories?
a. 2.5 b. 5 c. 10 d. 20
Which vitamin is naturally found only in animal products?
a. B12 b. E c. K d. A e. C