A Primary Function of Macronutrients in the Body Is To

question 29

Multiple Choice

A primary function of macronutrients in the body is to:

• A) supply energy.
• B) regulate metabolic processes.
• C) maintain homeostasis.
• D) control cellular activity.

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Definitions:

Fluid Loss

The depletion of bodily fluids, critical for maintaining the body’s function, which can result from various factors including sweating, bleeding, or illness.

Intake-Output Measurement

Monitoring and recording the amount of fluids a patient consumes and excretes over a particular period, important in medical care for maintaining fluid balance.

Consumed

The act of using up a resource or being ingested as food or drink.

Coughs

An action the body takes to clear the airways of irritants and secretions.