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Monitoring Fatty Acid Metabolism in a Patient Before and After

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Monitoring fatty acid metabolism in a patient before and after administration of metformin would show a decrease of fatty acid synthesis in __________ and an increase in fatty acid oxidation in __________.


Definitions:

Gastrointestinal Aspirate

A sample fluid taken from the stomach or intestines for testing or removal of contents.

Negative Nitrogen Balance

Condition occurring when the body excretes more nitrogen than it takes in.

Positive Nitrogen

A condition indicating that the intake of nitrogen (typically from proteins) exceeds its loss from the body, often associated with growth or healing.

Semi-Fowler's

A position where a patient is partially seated, with the head of the bed raised to about 30-45 degrees, often used to improve comfort and breathing.

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