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tfester

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What condition is thought to play a key role in hepatic encephalopathy?
 A) elevated blood ammonia levels
  B) prolonged plasma prothrombin time
  C) decreased levels of alkaline phosphatase
  D) increased blood urea nitrogen levels

Question 2

Explain the association between ghrelin secretion and sleep.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Some research indicates that ghrelin promotes sleep. Interestingly, a lack of sleep increases the hunger hormone ghrelin and decreases the satiety hormone leptin-which may help to explain the association between inadequate sleep and overweight.




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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Wow, this really help


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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