Dit 121 exam 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

DIT 121 final exam Practice Questions and Answers Sudha is a 3-year-old girl living in a developing nation that has millions of children suffering from protein- energy malnutrition (PEM). She is likely to have PEM if she experiences _____. - ANSWER-poor physical growth When amino acids are metabolized for energy, the nitrogen-containing component is removed, and ammonia forms. What happens to the ammonia? - ANSWER-The ammonia is converted to urea and excreted in the urine. Approximately ...