Explain how enzyme replacement preparations avoid digestion by the acid of the stomach
Pancreatic enzyme replacement is the main treatment for steatorrhea and other symptoms of malabsorption.
Most enzyme preparations are enteric coated to resist the acidity of the stomach and do not dissolve until they reach the small intestine.
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a. 100 mg/dL b. 200 mg/dL c. 300 mg/dL d. 450 mg/dL e. 600 mg/dL
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Recommended total daily carbohydrate intake for a person who engages in one hour per day of moderate-intensity endurance training is:
What will be an ideal response?