Which of the following chemical reactions performed by the liver creates sugars from noncarbohydrate sources such as fats and proteins?
A) anaerobic respiration
B) glycogenolysis
C) glycogenesis
D) gluconeogenesis
E) glycolysis
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
If one of the functions of the capillaries is to supply body cells with oxygen and nutrients, you would expect the capillary walls to consist of
A. simple squamous epithelium. B. simple columnar epithelium. C. connective tissue. D. keratinized epithelium. E. stratified squamous epithelium.
Which of the following leads to an increased risk of infection in the elderly?
A) skin breakdown and ulcers B) immune response to new microbes is less effective C) circulation is poor D) all of the above