You are interested in evaluating a patient's protein status over the past 2 days. Which of the following tests would you choose?

a. transferrin
b. thyroxine-binding prealbumin
c. albumin
d. MCV


Answer: b. thyroxine-binding prealbumin

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A ________ provides a standard against which to measure the quality of other proteins.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The functional units of the mammary gland are the _____.

A. alveoli B. secretory cells C. myoepithelial cells D. lobes E. areolas

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Define and explain the importance of "protein turnover."

What will be an ideal response?

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A protein is considered high quality if it is

A) high in triglycerides. B) easily digestible. C) high in carbohydrates. D) derived from plants.

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