An elderly individual experiencing memory loss and personality changes may be exhibiting signs of
A. vitamin B12 deficiency.
B. iron deficiency.
C. calcium deficiency.
D. zinc deficiency.
A
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1.low bone mass. 2.substance abuse. 3.decreased testosterone levels. 4.increased sex drive.
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A) arteriole B) artery C) vein D) capillary
Discuss the current literature recommendations for supplementation of omega-3-fatty acids, glutamine, arginine and antioxidants in nutrition support during sepsis
What will be an ideal response?
Matching
A) the continual process of breaking down protein to amino acids and the building of protein from amino acids B) a condition in which the blood pH falls below 7.35 C) a condition in which the blood pH is above 7.45 D) unique component of an amino acid that provides it with its distinguishing qualities E) the accumulation of excess water in the spaces surrounding your cells F) the bonds that connect amino acids G) the building blocks of protein H) a nitrogen-containing waste product excreted in your urine I) compounds in your body made from amino acids J) the limited supply of amino acids in your blood and cells used to build protein K) protein- or lipid-based chemical messengers that initiate or direct a specific reaction L) substances that alter the rate of a reaction in the body without being changed or used up M) the alteration of the shape of the protein, resulting in loss of function in the body N) the nine amino acids the body cannot make and that must come from the diet O) substances that help maintain the proper pH in a solution by attracting or donating hydrogen ions 13) Proteins 14) Amino acids 15) Side chain 16) Peptide bonds 17) Denaturation 18) Amino acid pools 19) Essential amino acids 20) Protein turnover 21) Urea 22) Enzymes 23) Edema 24) Hormones 25) Buffers 26) Acidosis 27) Alkalosis