A 2-Lb Increase in Fat Is the Kilocalorie Equivalent of

question 6

Multiple Choice

A 2-lb increase in fat is the kilocalorie equivalent of

• A) 1000 kcal.
• B) 3000 kcal.
• C) 3500 kcal.
• D) 7000 kcal.

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Bicarbonate Ion

A crucial buffer ion (HCO3-) in the blood, responsible for maintaining the body's acid-base balance, it is also involved in transporting carbon dioxide out of tissues.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood that carries cells and proteins throughout the body.

Acidic Products

Substances that release hydrogen ions (H+) in solution, resulting in a pH less than 7.

Respiration Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, an important measure of respiratory health and function.