Many of the symptoms of vitamin A deficiency, such as blindness and an increase in respiratory infections, are related to the role of vitamin A in _____
a. blood clotting
b. synthesis of visual pigment
c. maintenance of epithelial cells
d. synthesis of some hormones
e. synthesis of nephrons
c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. Kidneys b. Pancreas c. Liver d. Bone marrow
What can people do to help prevent obesity and eating disorders?
A) Accept the fact that healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes B) Encourage parents to monitor their children's calorie intake closely C) Accept a lifestyle of dieting or calorie restriction D) Encourage people to focus on body weight as a priority for health
Patient X's automated chemistries panel includes the following results: glucose 181 mg/dL, serum sodium 148 mEq/L, serum potassium 3.9 mEq/L, and blood urea nitrogen 45 mg/dL. What would be your assessment based on the patient's serum osmolality (normal range 280-320 mOsm/kg H2O)?
a. Patient X may be experiencing dehydration. b. Patient X is most likely in fluid balance. c. Not enough information is available. d. Patient X may be experiencing fluid overload.