List at least five major, general, functions of proteins in the body
?Proteins can function as enzymes, antibodies, transporters, structural support, regulators of fluid balance, acid-base regulators, and a source of energy and glucose formation.
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The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that forms the structure of bone is called
A. calcium carbonate. B. calcium citrate. C. dentin. D. hydroxyapatite.
Why is it important for counselors to understand their worldviews to achieve cultural sensitivity?
All of the following are true regarding HDL cholesterol EXCEPT:
1.it is also known as “good” cholesterol. 2.it helps remove cholesterol from the blood. 3.high HDL is protective against heart disease. 4.increasing sources of dietary polyunsaturated fats raises HDL levels.
In a dietary deficiency of folate, there are decreasing numbers of mature red blood cells to carry the oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. This condition is known as
A. achlorhydria. B. hemorrhagic disease. C. megaloblastic anemia. D. ariboflavinosis.