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jilianpiloj

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The main cause of LBM depletion in the HIV-infected person is which of the following?
 a. lack of protein intake
  b. elevated protein turnover rates
  c. depleted protein synthesis
  d. deranged metabolism of amino acids

Question 2

Changes in body composition during AIDS-related wasting syndrome appear to fit the profile of:
 a. hypoalbuminemia.
  b. kwashiorkor.
  c. marasmus.
  d. a normally infected individual.


Christopher

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


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jilianpiloj

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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