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Title: The body uses amino acids extensively for energy when ____.
Post by: mananshah90 on Mar 4, 2018
The body uses amino acids extensively for energy when ____.
 a. protein stores run low
 b. there is inadequate glucose or fatty acids
 c. an athlete performs strength training exercises
  d. the body becomes dehydrated
 e. the body has excess water

Q. 2

In the last 35 years many other cultural groups have legally immigrated to the U.S. in greater numbers than Mexicans have.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 3

When glucose is unavailable, the ____ cannot function properly.
 a. lungs and circulatory system
  b. kidneys and liver
 c. brain and nervous system
 d. bones and muscles
 e. muscles and liver

Q. 4

Over 80 of Mexicans are mestizos, of mixed Indian and Spanish ancestry.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 5

Although amino acids are a secondary source of energy, their primary function is to ____.
 a. build proteins needed by the body
 b. provide essential water-soluble vitamins
 c. produce insulin
 d. supply most of the kcalories in the average American diet
  e. denature proteins

Q. 6

Discuss the factors that significantly contribute to the disproportionately high incidence of diabetes mellitus among African Americans.

Q. 7

The nitrogen-containing excretion product of protein metabolism is ____.
 a. a buffer
 b. hemoglobin
  c. urea
 d. water
 e. electrolytes


Title: The body uses amino acids extensively for energy when ____.
Post by: syreeta8435 on Mar 4, 2018
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