An amino group can combine with hydrogen to form _____ which is toxic.
a. nitrogen
b. ammonia
c. hydroxyl
d. urea
Answer: b. ammonia
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a. exogenous b. atherosclerosis c. endogenous d. hydrophobic e. hydrophilic
Which of the following measurements puts a person at high risk for coronary heart disease?
a. Total blood cholesterol below 200 mg/dL b. Body mass index between 25 and 29.9 c. Fasting triglycerides of 150 to 199 mg/dL d. Blood pressure of 140/90 or higher e. LDL cholesterol under 100 mg/dL
Several months after gastric bypass surgery, the client experiences epigastric pain and vomiting following a meal. Which food item most likely caused this response?
a. applesauce b. brown rice c. cooked carrots d. cottage cheese
Using BMI to define obesity in older adults comes with many limitations; these include:
a. difficulty in measuring height. b. shifts in body composition. c. hydration status. d. All of the above e. a and b only