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BCHM 270 DISEASES TEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS VERIFIED AND UPDATED Steatorrhea - Answer-Biochemistry: Lipid malabsorption due to loss of bile salts or lipases Symptoms: Increased presence of lipids in feces Cystic Fibrosis - Answer-Biochemistry: Loss of pancreatic enzymes due to CF-related mucosal thickening in the pancreas, which blocks pancreatic ducts and causes poor digestion. The body has two faulty copies of the cystic fibrosis tramsmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. CFTR i...

ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer Exam with correct Answers | Already Graded A+ training effect - An increase in functional capacity of muscles and other bodily tissues as a result of increased stress (overload) placed upon them. Homeostasis - The automatic tendency to maintain a relatively constant internal environment. Metabolism - The total of all the chemical and physical processes by which the body builds and maintains itself (anabolism) and by which it breaks down its substances for t...

mothers with diabetes may give birth to babies with macrosomnia, which is the condition of having: - ️️an abnormally large body, birth weight of 4000 grams (8lbs 13oz) and above type 1 diabetes is characterized by: - ️️absolute insulin deficiency that results from autoimmune descriction of pancreatic beta cells Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome: - ️️extreme hyperglycemia, assiciated with dehydration, hyperosmolar blood, and altered mental status 1. Diabetes Mellitus describe...

FNDH 400 Final (Old Tests) True or False. Cis fatty acids have a higher melting point than trans fatty acids. - False. Cis fatty acids have a LOWER melting point than trans fatty acids. T or F. In PKU, phenylalanine is a conditionally essential amino acid because it cannot be synthesized from tryptophan. - False. In PKU, TYROSINE is a conditionally essential amino acid because it cannot be synthesized from PHENYLALANINE. T or F. In triglyceride digestion in the small intestine, phosp...

ABSITE Exam Questions And Answers 100% Correct Latest (Graded A+). The vagus nerve mediates what in the setting of systemic inflammation? Correct Answer: Enhanced gut motility What type of hormones are cytokines? Correct Answer: polypeptide Function of heat shock proteins Correct Answer: Binding of autologous proteins to improve ligand binding Omega-3 fatty acids have what affect on the inflammatory response? Correct Answer: Decrease What is a known affect of TNF? Correct Answer: Expressi...

1 in is equal to... - 2.54 cm 1 kg is equal to.... - 2.2 lbs A body mass index of 26.2 in an adult indicates: Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese - C. Correct! A BMI between 25 and 29.9 would be classified as overweight. Review "Using the Body Mass Index (BMI)" A female athlete lost 2 pounds during her morning jog. What is the minimum amount she should drink to replenish fluids? 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups - 4 cups For each pound of body weight lost during exercise, 2 or m...

Advanced Patho NURS 5315 exam 1 action potential The process by which excitable cells transmit information from one to another. How is the action potential altered by a potassium imbalance? (Hyperkalemia) The ECF has more K+ ions. The membrane potential becomes more positive (hypopolarized). Cells become MORE excitable. T waves peak. QRS complexes widen. Causes dysrhythmias, weakness, paresthesia. {If membrane potential becomes equal to threshold potential cardiac standstill occurs}...

Urinary and Bowel Elimination Practice Questions with Verified Answers A nurse must measure the intake and output of a patient who has a urinary retention catheter. Which equipment is most appropriate to use to measure urine output from a urinary retention catheter accurately? A) Urinal B) Graduated cylinder C) Large syringe D) Urine collection bag B) Graduated cylinder A patient's urine is cloudy, is amber, and has an unpleasant odor. Which problem may this information indicate...

When does the synthesis of lipid occur? High I/G ratio, excess calorie intake (excess carbons from glucose or excess dietary protein) What tissues are involved in the synthesis of lipids? Liver (primary site in humans - 90%), adipose tissue How are the structures of triglycerides and phospholipids similar? Both contain a glycerol backbone w/ 2 fatty acids attached, BUT PL attach a phosphate group w/ alcohol or polar head group and TG attaches a third fatty acid What determines the fate...

What is the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes? autoimmune destruction of the beta cells within the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas What is the result of the beta cell destruction in type 1 diabetes? -pancreas not able to make insulin -decreased insulin production, increased glucose production (no insulin can't take glucose out of blood and into cells to use for energy) Where is glucose stored in someone with type 1 diabetes? glucose can't be stored in the liver so it remains in the blo...