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What is the preferred fuel for enterocytes, lymphocytes, and macrophages?
 a. glutamine
 b. glucose
 c. ascorbic acid
 d. omega-3 fatty acids
  e. omega-6 fatty acids

Question 2

KL is a 34-year-old male admitted to the hospital (large trauma center) after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) secondary to a serious motor vehicle accident. He was in excellent health prior to the accident. HT: 6'2 WT: 190 pounds (86 kg) Which of the following might reduce KL's metabolic requirements?
 a. use of paralytic drugs
 b. use of appetite stimulant
  c. use of morphine
 d. KL's gender
 e. KL's race


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

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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