This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is a characteristic of iron absorption? a. MPF in plant foods enhances ... (Read 112 times)

brutforce

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
on: Aug 21, 2018
Which of the following is a characteristic of iron absorption?
 a. MPF in plant foods enhances overall iron absorption
  b. Ferritin in red meat interferes with ferrous iron absorption
  c. Absorption of heme iron is about 50 higher than nonheme iron
  d. Transferrin released from pancreatic juice regulates iron uptake from mucosal cells

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage of TPN?
 a. Nutrient concentrations do not need to be limited.
  b. It accesses only peripheral veins.
  c. It can be used for patients who require only brief support (7 to 10 days).
  d. It is less invasive.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Christopher

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a


brutforce

  • Member
  • Posts: 540
Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Wow, this really help

bigcheese9

  • Member
  • Posts: 333
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

Did you know?

The most destructive flu epidemic of all times in recorded history occurred in 1918, with approximately 20 million deaths worldwide.

Albany pitcher plant (Cephalotus follicularis) Albany pitcher plant (Cephalotus follicularis)
Diagram of a typical fossil-fueled power plant Diagram of a typical fossil-fueled power plant
Young boy with characteristic nasal crease from the repeated action of the “nasal salute” caused ... Young boy with characteristic nasal crease from the repeated action of the “nasal salute” caused ...
Plant Cell Plant Cell
Plant Plant
Plant Plant
Video: Autonomic Nervous System Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library