What is likely to occur when cells are exposed to a hypertonic solution?
a. dehydration
b. swelling
c. edema
d. destruction
e. equilibrium
a
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A. lipoic acid B. carnitine C. choline D. biotin
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a. a greater proportion of lean body mass to fat. b. a greater proportion of fat to lean body mass. c. a greater proportion of essential to storage depot fat. d. a greater proportion of storage depot to essential fat.
In critically ill patients, tolerance of enteral tube feedings is generally best when feedings are:
a. continuous. b. intermittent. c. boluses. d. cyclic.
A child with kwashiorkor has a swollen belly appearance due to:
a. not eating enough protein to synthesize proteins needed to maintain fluid balance or transport fat from the liver. b. eating too many fatty foods. c. not eating enough protein to maintain lean body mass. d. eating too much starchy gruel.