Why does edema occur in this state of malnutrition?
With an inadequate supply of protein for an extended period, muscle wasting will occur and arms and legs become very thin. An albumin (protein) deficiency will cause edema.
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A. 45-year-old male smoker who is otherwise healthy B. 26-year-old female who is a vegan and a smoker C. 10-year-old male with no known medical conditions D. 53-year-old female who has gone through menopause and has been a life-long consumer of dairy
Which of the following medical procedures involves inserting a catheter from an artery in the groin to the site where blood flow is restricted?
A. angioplasty B. endarterectomy C. transmyocardial revascularization D. coronary artery bypass graft E. radiofrequency ablation
A peer-reviewed paper is one that:
A. Has been distributed to the authors colleagues for comments prior to submitting it to a journal B. Is reviewed by the editorial staff of the publisher C. Reviews and summarizes the current knowledge on a specific scientific topic D. Is critiqued by independent experts in the discipline to determine that the study followed the scientific method
Personalized nutrition involves making dietary choices based on your genetic makeup.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)