Explain the rationale of dissolution of drugs according to pH? What is the pH of gastric fluid? What about the intestinal fluid?

Q: Outline the synthesis of bile acids. What functions do these substances have?

A: Bile acids are amphipathic sterols synthesized from cholesterol in the liver and secreted into the…

Q: From the perspective of pH, how do antacids help control heartburn and GERD?

A: Antacids can be defined as the class of medicines that will neutralize the acid in the stomach. They…

Q: State the function of triglycerides in the human body.

A: Macromolecules are large molecules or polymers which are formed from the simple monomers which are…

Q: A calorie is the amount of energy it takes to raise the...... of 1 mL of water by 1° C. a)…

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Q: the consumption of excessive amounts of vitamins D and A cause adverse health effects, whereas…

A: The substances that our bodies need to develop and function normally are refers as the vitamins.…

Q: Discuss the process by which lipids are absorbed.

A: The act of absorbing substances into cells, tissues, and organs, as in the food (carbohydrates and…

Q: In drug study about folic acid what will be the mechanism of action,contraindication,and side…

A: Folic acid is a B vitamin that is essential for healthy cell growth and development. Folic acid…

Q: Look up trypsin and answer the following questions? a) Where in the body is this made? b) What type…

A: Trypsin is an essential digestive enzyme produced by the pancreas and released into the small…

Q: Why is daily ingestion of vitamin C more critical than daily ingestion of vitamin A?

A: Vitamin A : It is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Vitamin A is…

Q: During periods of fasting or starvation, the presence of ketone bodies in the circulation causes:…

A: Starvation is a process that begins after a meal is digested and extends until food is again…

Q: 8. Explain two different situations that would cause EPO release. 9. Explain why digestive enzymes…

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Q: Which of the following does NOT stimulate acid production in the stomach? A) Acetylcholine B)…

A: Intrinsic factor stimulates the acid production in the stomach by the gastric parietal cell of the…

Q: Which of the following stimulates lipolysis? a) Activationofphosphodiesterase b)…

A: Lipolysis is the catabolic process in which breakdown of lipid into glycerol and fatty acids. Lipase…

Q: Blood cholesterol is lowered by all of the following types of fiber except: 1) oat bran. 2) legumes.…

A: Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy…

Q: Would a patient with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) benefit fromdietary changes?

A: High cholesterol levels in the blood, particularly very high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL,…

Q: Consider the equilibrium shown below; indicating the buffering system in the blood circulation. CO2…

A: Arterial blood gas (ABG) is a procedure by which the amount of carbon di-oxide, partial level of…