In the nephrotic syndrome, the liver attempts to compensate for the loss in protein by ____
A) decreasing its synthesis of various plasma proteins
B) decreasing glomerular permeability
C) increasing albumin levels
D) increasing its synthesis of various plasma proteins
D
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Alcohol-related thiamin deficiency is called
A. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. B. alcohol hypothiaminosis. C. Parsonage-Turner neuropathy. D. alcohol-induced anemia.
Which of the following is one of the most common reasons for people to be underweight?
A. lack of exercise B. excessive calorie restriction C. replacing meals with protein bars D. avoidance of trans fats
Which of the following foods is an excellent source of heme iron?
A. Fat-free milk B. Corn oil margarine C. Beef steak D. Broccoli
Which of the following statements is true of iodine?
A) It is a component of amino acids such as cysteine and methionine. B) It is absorbed mostly in the large intestine. C) It is present in low concentration in ocean fish and mollusks. D) It is essential to the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.