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- Which of the following statements about blood lipoprotein balance is true? A. It is important to take in 200 mg of cholesterol daily to maintain LDL and HDL levels. B. Cholesterol in food is the main determinant of increased LDL levels C. LDL and HDL levels are both affected by diet. D. HDL level is more affected by behavioral factors such as frequency of smoking and physical activity.arrow_forwardWhich of the following might occur if a person suffers from a severecase of hepatitis that impairs liver function?a. Lipid digestion is difficult.b. By-products of hemoglobin breakdown accumulate in the blood.c. Plasma proteins decrease in concentration.d. Toxins in the blood increase.e. All of these occur.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements about gastric secretion of HCl is FALSE? a. HCl is secreted by parietal cells b. HCl hydrolyzes peptide bonds c. HCl is needed for the conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin d. HCl is needed for maximum activity of pepsinarrow_forward
- Intestinal microorganisms aid digestion and absorption by a. digesting cellulose. b. producing glucose. c. synthesizing vitamin K. d. Both a and c are correct.arrow_forwardWhich of the following function below is not performed by the liver? a. deamination of amino acids to form keto acids b. production of glucagon c. conversion of non-carbohydrate molecules to glucose d. synthesis of lipoproteins to transport fatty acidsarrow_forwardWhich of the gastrointestinal side effects is not usually seen with glucocorticoid use?A. Peptic ulcer diseaseB. Gastrointestinal bleedingC. HemorrhoidsD. PancreatitisE. Abdominal bloatingarrow_forward
- Essentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:Cengage