Explain how hepcidin controls the level of plasma iron.
What will be an ideal response?
Hepcidin controls the level of plasma iron by regulating (1) intestinal absorption of dietary iron, (2) release of iron from macrophages, and (3) transfer of iron stored in the hepatocytes.
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A patient is admitted to the hospital with decreased albumin, elevated alkaline phosphatase, and elevated bilirubin. These clinical findings are evidence of _____
a. portal hypertension b. liver disease c. esophageal varices d. hepatic coma e. gallstones
What are the components of an exercise program?
What will be an ideal response?
insoluble fiber:
What will be an ideal response?
The _____ precisely states the patient's/client's individualized recommended dietary intake of energy and/or selected foods or nutrients
a. nutrition prescription b. nutrition intervention c. nutrition goals d. nutrition diagnosis