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melly21297

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on: Aug 2, 2018
Proteins that are produced by the immune system in response to specific foreign viruses and bacteria are called
 
  a. hormones.
  b. antibodies.
  c. lipoproteins.
  d. enzymes.

Question 2

The nurse is conducting an assessment of the 38-year-old male who is requesting assistance with weight loss. The nurse determines the client has abdominal obesity based on the waist circumference of which of the following?
 
  A) Greater than 30 in C) Greater than 40 in
  B) Greater than 35 in D) Greater than 45 in


kmb352

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Proteins that are produced by the immune system in response to viruses and bacteria are called antibodies. Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that are sometimes proteins. Enzymes are protein catalysts in the body. Lipoproteins are proteins that carry lipids in the bloodstream.

Answer to Question 2

C
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The current waist circumference recognized as abdominal obesity in the United States is 40 in or more for men and 35 in or more for women.


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