Alcohol contributes to obesity because it:
a. diminishes the body's use of fat for fuel.
b. has as many kcalories as fat.
c. increases appetite.
d. encourages storage of body protein.
a
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A. reduction in antibody levels. B. high blood levels of heme iron. C. low blood levels of homocysteine. D. high blood levels of homocysteine.
Enzymes that catalyze reactions that break chemical bonds by the addition of water are:
a. hydrolases. b. oxioreductases. c. transferases. d. lysases.
The major concern related to hyperkalemia in the renal failure client is:
a. renal osteodystrophy. b. sudden onset of hypotension. c. increased coagulation of blood. d. interference with normal cardiac function.
Which of the following statements regarding life expectancy in the United States is true?
a. The United States ranks twentieth in life expectancy worldwide. b. By the year 2050, approximately 50% of the U.S. population will be 65 years or older. c. Since 1990, life expectancy has increased by 63%. d. The proportion of people aged 65 years and older is increasing.