Chapter 14, Problem B5CR

Which of the following statements is not true? a. Essential nutrients can be synthesized by the body. b. Vitamins are required in small quantities for bodily function. c. Some amino acids can be synthesized by the body, while others need to be obtained from diet. d. Vitamins come in two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble.

Which of the following statements about insulin is true? Insulin acts as a transport protein, cany in g glucose across the cell membrane. Insulin facilitates the movement of inti acellular glucose transporters to the cell membrane. Insulin stimulates the breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose. Insulin stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb glucose into the bloodstream.

Along the lines of question 3, formulate a healthy diet for an actively growing 7-year-old.

Parietal cells secrete ________. gastrin hydrochloric acid pepsin pepsinogen

Which of these cells secrete hormones? parietal cells mucous neck cells enteroendocrine cells chief cells

Athletes may take synthetic EPO to boost their ________. blood calcium levels secretion of growth hormone blood oxygen levels muscle mass