Which one of the following populations is likely to be in negative nitrogen balance?
a. 14 year old teenager
b. 45 year old adult after surgery
c. 30 year old pregnant women
d. 65 year old woman
Answer: b. 45 year old adult after surgery
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is a function of hepcidin?
a. Regulation of blood pressure b. Regulation of iron metabolism c. Production and release of histamine d. Binds dead or dying cells to activate certain immune responses
The central nervous system prefers _____ for energy to function optimally.?
A) fatty acids B) ketone bodies C) protein D) glucose E) amino acids
When monosaccharides are absorbed into the intestinal bloodstream, they enter the:
a. general circulation for transport to the cells. b. portal circulation for transport to the liver. c. pulmonary circulation for transport to the heart. d. lymphatic circulation for transport to the cells.
Brittany and Richard have noticed that their friend Mandy has lost a significant amount of weight from the fall to the spring semester. People are starting to comment on how thin she looks. Brittany has noticed that Mandy is only eating an orange for breakfast, a small bowl of salad with no salad dressing and a small piece of grilled chicken for lunch, and a cup of plain yogurt for dinner
Richard has been going to the gym with Mandy most days of the week. He enjoys lifting free weights, and Mandy usually runs on the treadmill for 45 minutes and then does 15 minutes of core exercises. In addition Mandy has shared with Brittany that she has not had her menstrual period for 4 months. Mandy has also expressed that she is frustrated because people are making comments about how thin she looks and consequently has not gone to as many parties or social gatherings because she feels so uncomfortable. Last week Mandy hurt her leg while running. The doctor feels strongly that Mandy has a stress fracture. Why might Mandy be prone to stress fractures? A) Because she has been running for her primary source of exercise B) Because she has likely developed the female athlete triad C) Because she twisted her ankle D) Because she has likely developed pica