Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning protein/amino acid metabolism in man?
A. The major source of amino acids is breakdown of circulating proteins
B. The recommended daily allowance for protein may triple in critically ill patients
C. Urinary nitrogen losses will approach 0 in the face of protein starvation
D. Negative nitrogen balance refers to a decrease in nitrogen taken into the body versus the amount of nitrogen lost
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning protein/amino acid metabolism in man?
A. The major source of amino acids is breakdown of circulating proteins B. The recommended daily allowance for protein may triple in critically ill patients C. Urinary nitrogen losses will approach 0 in the face of protein starvation D. Negative nitrogen balance refers to a decrease in nitrogen taken into the body versus the amount of nitrogen lost