Dan Is a Body Builder

question 20

Multiple Choice

Dan is a body builder. He decides that he is going to change his diet in an effort to increase his muscle mass. Dan tells you that he plans to eat vegetables and proteins but no fats or carbohydrates, because cells do not naturally contain these molecules and do not need them. You advise Dan that his new diet is not a good choice, and that he would do better to follow a well balanced diet that incorporates healthy amounts of proteins, fats AND carbohydrates.
-You tell Dan that while many of his cell components do indeed contain amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids are also essential for cells. Which of the following components contain both amino acids AND lipids?

• A) Cytoplasmic membrane
• B) Nucleic acids
• C) Enzymes
• D) Peptidoglycan
• E) Ribosomes

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Definitions:

Bronchodilators

Medications that relax bronchial muscles and widen the airways, easing breathing in respiratory conditions like asthma.

Lung Volumes

Measurements that reflect the different capacities of the lung, including tidal volume, residual volume, and total lung capacity.

Capacities

The maximum amount or potential something can contain or produce, often used in the context of physical and mental abilities.

Ineffective Breathing Pattern

A respiratory condition where there is an inability to breathe in an optimal or healthy manner, which can lead to inadequate oxygenation or ventilation.