Severe infection or fever may cause weight loss because:
a. they cause malabsorption.
b. energy requirements increase.
c. food cannot be properly digested.
d. they cause hormone imbalances.
B
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A) 250 B) 155 C) 220 D) not enough information
The hormone responsible for the synthesis of breast milk by the secretory cells of the mammary gland is:
1.estrogen. 2.oxytocin. 3.progesterone. 4.prolactin.
Certain proteins act as buffers in the blood. In this role they are responsible for: a. providing immunity from foreign substances that invade the body. b. making sure that sodium is transported outside the cells
c. ensuring that too much fluid in the cells doesn't cause edema. d. picking up and releasing hydrogens in the blood to balance its pH. e. ensuring that blood glucose is maintained within a specific range.
Which volatile short-chain fatty acid is believed to lower serum cholesterol by acting as an inhibitor of cholesterol biosynthesis?
A) ?acetic B) ?butyric C) ?propionic D) ?palmitic