Patients with cirrhosis require _____ in order to prevent wasting
a. adequate fluid
b. adequate kcalories
c. high-fat diets
d. six large meals per day
b
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A. Kidneys secrete the hormone erythropoietin into the blood. B. Kidneys stimulate the production of aldosterone into the blood. C. Kidneys secrete the hormone thrombopoietin into the blood. D. Kidneys stimulate the production of leptin into the blood. E. Kidneys secrete the hormone hepcidin into the blood.
Many countries restrict the varieties of commercially-grown lima beans due to the seed's content of
a. cyanide. b. solanine. c. goitrogens. d. hallucinogens. e. narcotic-like substances.
________ are naturally occurring plant compounds that act as antioxidants and give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors
A) Free radicals B) Phytochemicals C) Fat-soluble vitamins D) Antioxidants
Which type of anemia is caused by a genetic mutation that results in abnormally-shaped red blood cells?
a. Megaloblastic anemia b. Sickle cell anemia c. Hemolytic anemia d. Thalassemia