What amino acid supplement is strongly recommended for burn, trauma, and ICU patients?

a. arginine
b. lysine
c. cysteine
d. tyrosine
e. glutamine


e

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A. Drink at least 1.5 L of fluid for every kilogram of body weight lost during exercise B. Drink 0.75 to 1.25 L of fluid for every kilogram of body weight lost during exercise C. Drink 0.5 to 1.0 L of fluid for every kilogram of body weight lost during exercise D. Drink 1.25 to 1.5 L of fluid for every kilogram of body weight lost during exercise

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_________________ are strong inelastic fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone

a. Cartilage b. Tendons c. Ligaments d. B & C

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