Which of the following best defines negative nitrogen balance?
A. A negative nitrogen balance is normal and is a way of maintaining homeostasis.
B. It is a condition usually caused by having a diet low in fish and meat.
C. Protein breakdown exceeds protein synthesis.
D. It occurs when amino acids are broken down by liver enzymes and carried to the bloodstream.
Answer:C
Which of the following best defines negative nitrogen balance?
A. A negative nitrogen balance is normal and is a way of maintaining homeostasis. B. It is a condition usually caused by having a diet low in fish and meat. C. Protein breakdown exceeds protein synthesis. D. It occurs when amino acids are broken down by liver enzymes and carried to the bloodstream.