In response to metabolic and respiratory stress the body experiences
a. hypometabolism.
b. a breakdown of muscle mass.
c. a decrease in carbon dioxide in the blood.
d. only minor complications.
Q. 2Which of the following is NOT an aspect of glycolysis?
a. It is irreversible
b. It generates ATP
c. It occurs in the absence of oxygen
d. It generates two molecules of pyruvate for each molecule of glucose
Q. 3What is the chief transport substance for zinc in the circulation?
a. Albumin b. Metallothionein
c. Carbonic anhydrase d. High-density lipoproteins
Q. 4A disruption to the body's chemical environment that threatens its normal and healthy functioning is called
a. metabolic stress. b. severe stress.
c. physiological stress. d. dysfunctional stress.
Q. 5The series of reactions involving the conversion of glucose to pyruvate is known as
a. pyrolysis. b. glycolysis.
c. beta-oxidation. d. coupled reaction.
Q. 6Which of the following is NOT among the important roles for zinc?
a. Wound healing
b. Synthesis of retinal
c. Production of sperm
d. Oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids
Q. 7After six weeks of intense nutrition support, her liver enzymes are elevated. The dietitian recommends
a. a low-fat diet. b. elemental tube feedings.
c. cyclic TPN. d. continuous TPN.
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