What amino acid is the primary fuel for enterocytes within the gastrointestinal tract and for T lymphocytes?

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


d

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a. simple. b. complex. c. hydrolyzed. d. crystalline.

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The types and amounts of physical activity needed to promote fitness may differ from those needed to obtain health benefits

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 are applicable to all population groups except

a. pregnant teenagers. b. people who are super-obese. c. children under 2 years of age. d. seniors older than 80 years of age.

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What is the major intracellular cation?

a. Sodium b. Calcium c. Phosphate d. Potassium e. Sulphate

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