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viki

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which of these substances must be ingested every day because they are not stored in the body?
 
  a. fat-soluble vitamins c. triglycerides
  b. phospholipids d. water-soluble vitamins

Question 2

If a client does not have enough glucose available when needed, which process can occur to provide the needed energy?
 
  a. gluconeogenesis c. glycogenolysis
  b. glycogenesis d. oxidation


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Vitamins are classified as fat-soluble (vitamins A, D, E, and K) or water-soluble (vitamins C and the B complex); the functions of vitamins are unique to each individual vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins must be ingested every day, because they are not stored in the body.

Answer to Question 2

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When protein in the form of amino acids are converted into glucose and used for energy, the process is known as gluconeogenesis.


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