What is glomerulonephritis and how can it lead to kidney failure?
What will be an ideal response?
Glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the nephrons (specifically the glomerular capillary loops). There can be multiple causes including infections such as Streptococcus; complications from chronic diseases such as lupus, diabetes, or high blood pressure; or vasculitis. The loss of nephron function results in an inability to filter blood appropriately, leading to azotemia.
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Which fat soluble vitamin can be synthesized by intestinal bacteria?
a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin D c. Vitamin E d. Vitamin K
The Cori cycle involves the interconversion of ____.?
A) ?lactate and glucose B) ?glucose and amino acids C) ?pyruvate and citric acids D) ?fatty acids and acetyl CoA
Triglycerides are composed of
A. glucose and fatty acids. B. fatty acids and glycerol. C. glycogen and fatty acids. D. lactic acid and glycogen.
During the first year of life, the infant increases in length by ________% over what it was at birth.
A. 20 B. 100 C. 50 D. 33