Liver cells can regenerate. Why is this not true in Jessie's case?
Repeated insults to the liver destroy, inflame, and produce hepatic insufficiency. Repeated insults cause scarring that decreases the ability to regenerate. As the scar tissue increases, the organ will atrophy.
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a. glucose into liver glycogen b. glucose into pyruvic acid c. pyruvic acid into lactic acid d. liver glycogen into glucose
A serving of food contains 20 g fat, 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 5 g alcohol, and 1000 mg potassium. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ________ kcal.
A. 423 B. 200 C. 440 D. 243
Researchers at a major American university plan a scientific study to investigate lifestyle factors that contribute to heart disease. Which of the following activities is most likely to be a component of their research efforts?
A. Obtaining the approval of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct research on human subjects B. Announcing the results of the study on a popular TV program C. Using a single-blind study that includes placebos to test the question D. Submitting an article describing the study and its results to a peer-reviewed journal
All cells have mitochondria, which act as the main site for ATP production
Indicate whether the statement is true or false