Which of the following will reduce blood ammonia levels in patients with hepatitis?

a. Dronabinol b. Megestrol acetate
c. Lactulose d. Octreotide


c

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Gerald has restricted his calorie intake while continuing to exercise, and has been losing 1.5 pounds per week. However, when he weighs himself at the end of week 4, he notices he has not lost any weight since last week. What does this likely mean?

a. Gerald's internal thermostat has slowed down his metabolism to prevent fat loss b. Gerald is eating in his sleep at night as a response to deprivation c. Gerald's body is retaining water temporarily as part of the fat-burning process d. Gerald needs to reduce his calorie intake by an additional 500 calories a day

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Winterized oils are

a. vegetable oils which solidify under refrigerator temperatures. b. oils from which certain fatty acids have been removed to prevent cloudiness. c. oils in which hydrogen atoms have been added to the fatty acids to prevent cloudiness. d. animal oils which have been interesterified.

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In order to be absorbed in the body, carbohydrates must be broken down into:

1.triglycerides. 2.amino acids. 3.monosaccharides. 4.starch.

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Diabetes _______________ results from insufficient production of vasopressin by the hypothalamus

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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