« previous next »

Author Question: Peripheral parenteral nutrition requires large volumes to meet nutritional needs, which makes this ... (Read 50 times)

Tazate

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Aug 20, 2018
Peripheral parenteral nutrition requires large volumes to meet nutritional needs, which makes this route unacceptable for any fluid-restricted patient.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Describe the major functions of the pancreas.


IRincones

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

The pancreas has two major functions: exocrine function, which produces enzymes and bicarbonate necessary for digestion; and endocrine function, which produces hormones to regulate the use of body fuels.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

Did you know?

Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).

Large size can provide a refuge from predators. While young African elephants may be vulnerable to p Large size can provide a refuge from predators. While young African elephants may be vulnerable to p
Large Skipper Large Skipper
Selected Minerals for Treating Nutritional and Electrolyte Disorders Selected Minerals for Treating Nutritional and Electrolyte Disorders
Infants often rely on a caregiver as a secure base when they meet a new person. Infants often rely on a caregiver as a secure base when they meet a new person.
Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers through the Later Years Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers through the Later Years
Video: Olfaction. or the sense of smell

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library