_______________ are a group of hormones released by adipocytes that allow them to communicate with other tissues and organs
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Adipokines
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Patients diagnosed with diabetes need education in all of the following areas except:
a. meal planning. b. blood glucose monitoring. c. physical activity. d. dialysis.
Why do produce stores and supermarkets often spray water on fresh fruits and vegetables? Explain the principle behind this common practice. Can you think of any problems that might occur? Why do lemons that are stored in water produce twice the amount of juice that they normally do?
What will be an ideal response?
What type of anemia results from severe iron deficiency?
a. Microcytic, hypochromic anemia b. Macrocytic, normochromic anemia c. Pernicious anemia d. Megaloblastic anemia
What is the sodium-potassium pump?
a. A cell membrane protein that uses energy to pump sodium into the cell b. A cell membrane protein that uses energy to pump sodium out of the cell c. A mechanism present throughout interstitial fluid for draining sodium from the circulation d. A mechanism present in the kidneys that exchanges sodium with lactic acid in order to regulate organic acid concentration e. A mechanism present in the stomach and small intestine wall that facilitates the absorption of minerals.