Glycerol is an osmotically active, water-retaining molecule
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Which of the following conducts lymph into the vascular system?
a. Villi b. Mesentery c. Subclavian vein d. Common bile duct
Reduced stomach acidity may affect the absorption of which drug?
a. methotrexate b. ephedra c. lanoxin d. leucovorin e. isoniazid
Which patient has the highest risk for poor nutritional balance related to decreased ingestion?
a. Tuberculosis infection b. Malabsorption syndrome c. Draining decubitus ulcers d. Severe anorexia resulting from radiation therapy
If carbohydrates or total energy intake is too low, amino acids are ___, allowing the remaining carbon skeleton to be used for the production of glucose or ketones to be used for energy.
a. Hydroxylated b. Deaminated c. Hydrolysed d. Decarboxylated