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maegan_martin

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What is nitrogen balance?
 A) The amount of muscle protein synthesized compared to the amount degraded.
  B) The amount and rate of protein turnover.
  C) The difference between nitrogen intake and loss.
  D) The difference between the amount of protein absorbed and the amount incorporated into skeletal muscle.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about ammonia?
 A) Ammonia is not toxic to the body.
  B) Ammonia is converted to urea in the kidneys.
  C) Ammonia is produced by the catabolism of amino acids.
  D) Ammonia is produced in the muscle as a result of the breakdown of ATP.



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prumorgan

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C




maegan_martin

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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