What is the role of glycogen during prolonged physical exertion?


Answer: Energy is stored in the body as glycogen, a readily available fuel which replenishes lost energy during prolonged physical exertion.

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Infectious disease can promote malnutrition by

A. decreasing the individual's resting metabolic rate. B. decreasing the individual's body temperature. C. increasing the loss of nutrients through diarrhea and/or vomiting. D. increasing the individual's appetite.

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What is the primary cause of malabsorption in people with celiac disease?

A) damage to the lining of the esophagus B) ulceration of the large intestine C) an allergic reaction throughout the GI tract D) erosion of the villi of the small intestine

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After 30 minutes of sun exposure, which individual people would have synthesized the most vitamin D?

a. a light-skinned person b. a dark-skinned person c. a young child d. an older person e. a pregnant woman

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A meal that may be inappropriate for a patient taking warfarin (Coumadin) is:

a. spinach salad with chicken and strawberries. b. carrot soup with whole grain bread. c. French bread with aged cheese. d. cheeseburger with fries.

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