Dehydration May Occur After

question 14

Multiple Choice

Dehydration may occur after

• A) vomiting and diarrhea.
• B) constipation and heartburn.
• C) esophagitis and anemia.
• D) gastroesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia.

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Definitions:

Deamination

The removal of an amino group from an amino acid or other compound, often a metabolic process producing ammonia.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life, essential for various biological processes.

Energy

The ability to do work or cause change; can be stored in chemical compounds, objects in motion, and other forms.

Oxidative Deamination

A metabolic process in which an amino group is removed from an amino acid, producing a keto acid and ammonia, primarily occurring in the liver.