Which of the Following Statements Is True About a Critically

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about a critically ill patient who is post stress injury?

• A)This patient will have low levels of glucagon circulating.
• B)Alanine and glutamic acid needs are decreased.
• C)Body fat is the primary substrate for gluconeogenesis.
• D)This patient would benefit from tight glycemic control to reduce catabolism.

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Definitions:

Cyclobutane

A saturated hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C4H8, featuring a ring structure composed of four carbon atoms.

Bond Angles

The angle formed between two bonds originating from the same atom within a molecule.

Twisted Boat Conformation

A less-strained conformation of a cyclohexane ring compared to the boat conformation, where the carbons are twisted to reduce steric strain.

Cyclohexane

A cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C6H12, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms.