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beccaep

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Which of the following statements is true regarding metabolism?
 A) Homeostasis involves a balance of anabolic and catabolic reactions.
  B) Homeostasis causes weight gain.
  C) Catabolic reactions involve condensation reactions.
  D) Anabolic reactions cause tissue degradation.
  E) Enzymatic digestion of proteins to amino acids involves anabolic reactions.

Question 2

Child with Cystic Fibrosis: Julia Franklin is a 6-year-old child who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age 2 . She has a poor appetite, and her height and weight are below normal for her age. Her parents have been instructed to feed her a high-calorie, high-protein, high-fat diet with extra salt and to provide snacks between all meals. She takes supplemental enzymes each time she eats. She experiences frequent respiratory infections, and has had numerous hospitalizations for cystic fibrosis exacerbation since her diagnosis.Explain the cause of Julia's impaired nutrition status.



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Ahernandez18

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Answer to Question 1

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Nutrition status may become impaired due to hypermetabolism, the greater energy of labored breathing, and anorexia (loss of appetite).




beccaep

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Reply 2 on: Aug 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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