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debasdf

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on: Aug 20, 2018
What is the most likely reason for having an abnormally high blood urea level?
 
  a. Liver dysfunction
  b. Kidney dysfunction
  c. Protein intake twice the RDA
  d. Protein intake one-tenth the RDA
  e. Hyperstimulation of the immune system

Question 2

In the metabolism of amino acids for energy, what is the fate of the amino group?
 
  a. Excreted as urea
  b. Burned for energy
  c. Stored in the liver
  d. Converted to glucose
  e. Recycled in the liver


Jsherida

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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