Discuss the process of metabolism of proteins
Some amino acids are released into the blood and are recycled to build new tissue and repair other tissue. All essential amino acids must be present to build and repair the cells as needed. When amino acids are broken down, the nitrogen-containing amine group is stripped off. This process is called deamination. Deamination produces ammonia, which is released into the bloodstream by the cells. The liver picks up the ammonia, converts it to urea, and returns it to the bloodstream for the kidneys to filter out and excrete. The remaining parts are used for energy or are converted to carbohydrate or fat and stored as glycogen or adipose tissue.
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A) ?It promotes secretion of calcitonin. B) ?It promotes synthesis of 7-dehydrocholesterol. C) ?It promotes synthesis of carotenoids and controls absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. D) ?It promotes calcium and phosphorus absorption and promotes calcium mobilization from bone.
Carbohydrates are necessary in the daily diet in order to:
a. build tissue. b. repair cells. c. spare protein. d. provide enzymes.
What causes the swollen belly associated with kwashiorkor?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false