Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds
Of the following laboratory tests performed on Mr. Jamison, which one would you expect to see elevated?
a. albumin
b. transferrin
c. ammonia
d. HDL
c
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What will be an ideal response?
One reason protein needs increase during pregnancy is to:
a. provide extra plasma proteins. b. spare carbohydrates for use as energy. c. allow for adequate fat storage to support lactation. d. ensure sufficient essential fatty acids.
The recommended intake of carbohydrate among teens is _____ g/day, or 45–65 percent of daily energy needs
a. 100 b. 110 c. 120 d. 130 e. 140
Which of the following substances acts as an emulsifier, keeping lipid molecules mixed with the watery chime and digestive secretions, allowing lipids to come into contact with pancreatic lipase, and allowing digestion to continue?
What will be an ideal response?