As far as is known, which of the following is NOT a process that directly involves calcium?
a. pH regulation b. Blood clotting
c. Nerve transmission d. Maintenance of heart beat
a
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A. 25% B. 35% C. 50% D. 65%
Organs that make up the GI tract include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A hospitalized patient who had not eaten well for 2 weeks had a 2,3 serum phosphorus level and a 1,3 serum magnesium level. He has.....
a. hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia b. hyperphosphatemia, hypomagnesemia c. hyperphosphatemia, hyponatremia d. hyperkalemia, hypermagnesemia
Dennis Wilson is a 57-year-old chemical engineer who has had type 1 diabetes since he was 12 years old. He spent 34 years working in oil refineries, and he is a smoker. He is 5'11" tall and weighs 160 pounds. Over the past several years, he has experienced a gradual decline in kidney function. His GFR has declined to 27 mL/min per 1.73 m2.The primary goal(s) of medical nutrition therapy for Mr
Wilson at this time should be _____. a. lowering his blood cholesterol level b. preventing PEM and weight loss c. treating him for iron-deficiency anemia d. preventing osteoporosis e. preventing kidney stones