Adipose tissue plays an important insulating role in the body. People with minimal adipose tissue
A. have difficulty regulating body temperature and therefore have difficulty staying warm.
B. do not benefit from the cooling effects of adipose tissue.
C. cannot mount any physiological responses to compensate for their lack of adipose tissue.
D. rely on natural day-to-day fluctuations in the amount of adipose tissue to provide insulation.
A
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a. their parents have increased knowledge about iron b. the children have increased knowledge about iron c. the children select more snacks with iron d. the parents have normal hemoglobin levels
Describe the basic physiological functions of the kidneys
What will be an ideal response?
Fat malabsorption may contribute to poor bone health because of impaired absorption of
A. phosphorus. B. vitamin D. C. vitamin A. D. magnesium.
What is the recommended daily phosphorus intake for peritoneal dialysis patients?
A. 1.5–3.0 g/day B. 0.8–1.0 g/day C. 0.2–0.5 g/day D. 2.0–4.0 g/day E. 3.0–5.0 g/day