An inherited metabolic disorder in which large amounts of the amino acid cystine is excreted in the urine is called
a. cystinuria. b. hematuria.
c. hypercalciuria. d. gout.
a
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The primary function of a ___ is to build and repair body tissues and structures.
a. Vitamin b. Protein c. Lipid d. Carbohydrate
Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?
A. Gallbladder B. Liver C. Brain D. Pancreas
When preparing a meringue, a foodservice worker quickly separates egg whites from the yolk. As a result of his quickness, some yolk was left in with the whites and the egg whites are not stabilizing when beaten. Why?
a. protein in the yolk inhibits stabilization b. fat in the yolk inhibits stabilization c. yolk adds to air incorporation d. egg whites become watery when yolks are added
Ascites is:
a. yellowing of the sclera of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. b. fluid accumulation in the abdomen. c. inflammation of the liver. d. elevated blood ammonia levels.