The disease-specific stress factor for acute kidney injury is
a. 1.3 b. 1.5
c. 1.7 d. 1.9
Q. 2The effects on metabolism from starvation are similar to those from
a. fasting. b. feasting.
c. lipogenesis. d. Cori cycling.
Q. 3What is the most reliable source of dietary fluoride?
a. Public water b. Dark green vegetables
c. Milk and milk products d. Meats and whole-grain cereals
Q. 4Dave has 2nd degree burns on his back torso, left arm, and left leg. This represents about _____ of his total body surface area (TBSA).
a. 27 b. 36
c. 45 d. 72
Q. 5A feature of ketosis is that it
a. occurs from lack of protein in the diet.
b. occurs when fats are partially oxidized.
c. results from excess acetoacetate in the diet.
d. results from excess carbohydrate in the diet.
Q. 6You have just been elected mayor of Smalltownville, where the major source of drinking water is from wells. What major health problem would be expected among the children of Smalltownville?
a. Goiter b. Dental caries
c. GI infections d. Hemochromatosis
Q. 7Which of the following micronutrients are important for tissue repair?
a. Thiamin and riboflavin b. Folic acid and pyridoxine
c. Vitamin C and zinc d. Iron and magnesium
Q. 8How soon would death occur from starvation if the body was unable to shift to a state of ketosis?
a. Within 3 weeks b. Less than 2 weeks
c. Between 5 and 6 weeks d. Between 2 and 3 months
Q. 9What percentage of the U.S. population have decayed, missing, or filled teeth?
a. 15 b. 35
c. 55 d. 95
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