CKD patients are unable to synthesize adequate amounts of endogenous _______________, a hormone that is made by renal tubular cells and important for production of red blood cells.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
erythropoietin or EPO
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a. 4% to 14% b. 14% to 24% c. 24% to 34% d. 34% to 44%
An important function of selenium is to _____.
a. help blood clot b. prevent free-radical formation c. stimulate the taste buds d. help in metabolism of cholesterol e. work with vitamin E in formation of hemoglobin
A pre-event warm-up that includes performing arm swings, kicks, or lunges is called ________
A. weight training B. hot yoga C. static stretching D. dynamic stretching
If an individual consumes a diet high in PUFAs, omega-3 fatty acids, or dietary fiber, his or her LDL levels will probably:
a. decrease. b. stay the same. c. increase. d. None of the above